Japanese

沿

かわぞい
Meaning: riverside; along the river
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

川
沿
い

Example sentences

I like walking along the river.
川沿いの柳が風に揺れている。
The willows along the river are swaying in the breeze.
夏の夜、川沿いで蛍が綺麗に光っている。
On a summer night, fireflies are glowing beautifully along the river.
夏の夜、川沿いで綺麗なホタルが飛んでいるのを見た。
On a summer night, I saw beautiful fireflies flying along the river.

Usage Notes

Refers to the area or path alongside a river.

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