Japanese

かわべ
Meaning: riverside; bank of a river
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

川
辺

Example sentences

We pitched a tent by the riverside and enjoyed camping.
七夕の夜、私たちは川辺でアルタイルを探した。
On the night of the Star Festival, we looked for Altair by the river.
川辺で納涼を楽しむ人々がたくさんいた。
There were many people enjoying the cool air by the riverside.

Usage Notes

Refers to the area right along the edge of a river.

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