堤防
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Base noun form. Refers to an embankment or structure built to hold back water, such as along rivers or coasts. Used in contexts like 『川の堤防』 (kawa no teibou, 'river bank').
Theme
During a weekend walk along a river, User and their friend Ken discuss the scenery and local infrastructure.
堤防
ていぼう
bank / weir
Nature & EnvironmentNatural Phenomena
Memory Hook
Picture a 'tea bowl' (堤防 teibou sounds like 'tea bow') holding back water — it's a bank or weir! 'Tea bow' → 堤防 (teibou, 'bank / Weir').
Cultural Note
『堤防』 (teibou, 'bank / Weir') is crucial in Japan for flood control and irrigation, especially in areas prone to typhoons and heavy rains. Many rivers have well-maintained embankments to protect communities.
Forms
Base: 堤防Base noun form. Refers to an embankment or structure built to hold back water, such as along rivers or coasts. Used in contexts like 『川の堤防』 (kawa no teibou, 'river bank').