土手(どて)

どて
noun
embankment, levee, bank
geographynature
1. embankment, levee, bank, dike
A raised bank of earth built along a river or waterway to prevent flooding, or the natural sloped bank alongside a river or road.
川(かわ)の土手(どて)を散歩(さんぽ)する。
To take a walk along the riverbank.
土手(どて)に座(すわ)って花火(はなび)を見(み)た。
I sat on the embankment and watched the fireworks.
大雨(おおあめ)で土手(どて)が崩(くず)れる危険(きけん)がある。
There is a risk of the levee collapsing due to heavy rain.

Usage

A common word in daily life, especially for people living near rivers. 土手(どて) areas along rivers are popular spots for walking, jogging, and hanami (cherry blossom viewing). The word evokes a relaxed, scenic image in many Japanese people's minds.

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Related Words

Synonym: 堤防(ていぼう) (levee, dike)
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Added 2026.2.19 22:39 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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