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Base noun form. Refers to a natural flowing watercourse, such as a river or stream. Often used in place names and geographical contexts.
Theme
In a geography class, User and their classmate Aya are discussing different types of rivers for a project.
河
かわ
river
Nature & EnvironmentNatural Phenomena
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'car' (sounds like 'ka' in 河) driving along a riverbank — 'Car by the river — 河 (kawa, 'river').'
Cultural Note
In Japan, rivers like the 『信濃川』 (Shinano-gawa, 'Shinano River') are important for agriculture and culture. Many festivals and traditional activities are held near rivers, reflecting their significance in daily life.
Forms
Base: 河Base noun form. Refers to a natural flowing watercourse, such as a river or stream. Often used in place names and geographical contexts.