ダム
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Base noun form. Refers to a structure built to hold back water, such as in rivers or reservoirs. Used in contexts like 『ダムを見る』 (damu o miru, 'to see a dam').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are hiking near a river and discussing local infrastructure. Ken points out a large structure in the distance.
ダム
ダム
dam
Nature & EnvironmentNatural Phenomena
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'dam' holding back water, and you say 'darn, that's a big dam!' — 'darn' sounds like 'dam' → ダム (damu, 'dam').
Cultural Note
In Japan, dams like the Kurobe Dam are popular tourist attractions and engineering marvels, often featured in media for their scenic beauty and role in water management.
Forms
Base: ダムBase noun form. Refers to a structure built to hold back water, such as in rivers or reservoirs. Used in contexts like 『ダムを見る』 (damu o miru, 'to see a dam').