Japanese

すな
Meaning: sand
Part of Speech: Noun

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砂

Example sentences

Sand got into my shoes.
砂浜を裸足で歩くのはとても気持ちがいい。
Walking barefoot on the sandy beach feels very good.
砂の粒子がとても細かい。
The sand particles are very fine.
強風が校庭の砂を激しく巻き上げた。
The strong wind blew up the sand in the schoolyard violently.
砂の上を素足で歩くのは気持ちいい。
It feels good to walk on the sand with bare feet.
湖の水は砂で混濁している。
The lake water is clouded with sand.
その古代の遺跡は長い間、砂に埋没していた
The ancient ruins were buried in sand for a long time.
砂で床がざらつく。
The floor feels gritty because of the sand.
磁石の磁力を使って、砂の中から鉄くずを集める。
Collect iron scraps from the sand using magnetic force from a magnet.
川の底に砂が堆積している。
Sand is accumulating at the bottom of the river.

Usage Notes

Refers to fine particles of stone or rock found on beaches or in deserts.

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