運河
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Noun referring to an artificial waterway for navigation or irrigation. Used in contexts like 『運河を渡る』 (unga o wataru, 'to cross a canal').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are on a weekend trip to Kyoto, discussing sightseeing plans and admiring the historic canals.
運河
うんが
canal, waterway
Locations & NavigationGeography & Landmarks
Memory Hook
Think of a 'canal' as a 'waterway' that 'un' (運 un) 'carries' (河 ka) water — 『運河』 (unga, 'canal') sounds like 'un-car' moving water!
Cultural Note
In Japan, canals are common in cities like Tokyo and Osaka, often used for transportation and irrigation. Famous examples include the Sumida River canals in Tokyo, which are popular for boat tours.
Forms
Base: 運河Noun referring to an artificial waterway for navigation or irrigation. Used in contexts like 『運河を渡る』 (unga o wataru, 'to cross a canal').