Japanese

こうえん
Meaning: park; public garden
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

公
園

Example sentences

The children are playing energetically in the park.
小さな子が公園で遊んでいる
A small child is playing in the park.
公園をゆっくり歩くのが好きだ
I like walking slowly in the park.
家の近くに大きな公園がある。
There is a large park near my house.
公園には花がたくさん咲いている。
There are many flowers blooming in the park.
公園に子供たちが集まっている。
Children are gathering in the park.
毎日、公園を散歩します。
I take a walk in the park every day.
彼らは公園でサッカーをしている。
They are playing soccer in the park.
子供たちが公園で遊んでいます。
Children are playing in the park.
週末は家族と一緒に公園へ行きました。
I went to the park with my family over the weekend.

Usage Notes

Refers to a public space for recreation, relaxation, or nature conservation.

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