流域
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Noun referring to the area drained by a river and its tributaries. Used in geographical contexts, e.g., 『川の流域』 (kawa no ryūiki, 'river basin').
Theme

During a geography class field trip, User and their classmate Aya discuss environmental topics while observing a river.

流域

りゅういき

river basin

Nature & EnvironmentNatural Phenomena

Memory Hook

Imagine a river flowing through a valley, and you say, 'Leave it to the river basin!' — 'Leave it' sounds like 『流域』 (ryūiki, 'river basin').

Cultural Note

In Japan, 『流域』 (ryūiki, 'river basin') is important in geography and environmental studies, often discussed in relation to water management and natural disasters like floods.

Forms

Base: 流域Noun referring to the area drained by a river and its tributaries. Used in geographical contexts, e.g., 『川の流域』 (kawa no ryūiki, 'river basin').