Japanese

むら
Meaning: village; settlement
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

村

Example sentences

My grandfather lives in a quiet village.
村は突然熊に襲われた。
The village was suddenly attacked by a bear.
彼はこの村の長として尊敬されている。
He is respected as the head of this village.
山を越えて、次の村へ向かった。
Crossing the mountain, we headed for the next village.
この村は自然が豊かで、空気がとても美味しい。
This village is rich in nature, and the air is very delicious.
数年後には、その村は消滅してしまうかもしれない。
That village might disappear in a few years.
鐘の音が村中に響き渡った。
The sound of the bell resounded throughout the village.
村の祭りはとても賑やかです。
The village festival is very lively.
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.
この村では、古い伝統が絶えることなく受け継がれている。
In this village, old traditions are being passed down without dying out.

Usage Notes

Refers to a small rural community, smaller than a town or city.

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