This river flows through the city.
川
stream, river, river or three-stroke river radical (no. 47)
Kanji
Grade
Grade 1
Strokes
3 strokes
Radical
巛部
On'yomi (Chinese Reading)
セン
Kun'yomi (Japanese Reading)
かわ
Nanori (Name Reading)
かわ
Common Readings
セン, かわ
Example sentences
He jumped in without hesitation to save the puppy that fell into the river.
I can hear the murmur of the brook.
In the spring brook, fish are jumping around in a lively manner.
I like walking along the river.
The willows along the river are swaying in the breeze.
We pitched a tent by the riverside and enjoyed camping.
On the night of the Star Festival, we looked for Altair by the river.
The river surface, illuminated by the setting sun, is shining golden.
Willow branches are hanging over the river surface.
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