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Japanese

かわ
Meaning: river; stream
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

この川は街の中を流れている。
This river flows through the city.
彼は川でおぼれている子供を救った。
He saved a child who was drowning in the river.
汚染されていた川がようやく再生された。
The polluted river was finally restored.
この川はゴミのせいでひどく臭い。
This river stinks terribly because of the garbage.
川の向こう側に小さな村が見える
A small village can be seen on the other side of the river.

Usage Notes

A general word for a river or stream.

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