Japanese

たき
Meaning: waterfall; cascade
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

滝

Example sentences

A beautiful waterfall can be seen deep in the mountains.
その巨大な滝を前にして、彼は自然への畏怖の念を抱いた。
Facing that giant waterfall, he felt a sense of awe for nature.
山の奥深くへ分け入ると、美しい滝が見えてきた。
As you venture deep into the mountains, a beautiful waterfall comes into view.
若い修行僧が滝に打たれて修行している。
A young monk is practicing by being struck by a waterfall.
滝に打たれながら、無念無想の境地に至った。
While standing under the waterfall, I reached a state of selfless void.
断崖の上から滝が激しく瀉下している。
A waterfall is pouring down violently from the top of the cliff.

Usage Notes

Refers to a flow of water falling from a high place.

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