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kawa /ka̠ɰᵝa̠/

A large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another such stream. While the character 川 is more common for general rivers, 河 often refers to larger, more significant rivers or is used in formal geographic contexts.

Exemples

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1

家の近くに大きな河が流れています。

A large river flows near my house.

2

この地域は一級河川の管理下にあります。

This area is under the management of a first-class river system.

3

昨日の夜、河原で花火を見たよ。

I watched fireworks at the riverbed last night.

Famille de mots

Nom
Apparenté
河川
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Astuce mémo

The left side (氵) means water. The right side (可) can mean 'can'. Think of a river as a place where you 'can' find plenty of 'water'.

Quiz rapide

日本で一番長い___の名前を教えてください。

Correct !

La bonne réponse est :

Exemples

1

家の近くに大きな河が流れています。

everyday

A large river flows near my house.

2

この地域は一級河川の管理下にあります。

formal

This area is under the management of a first-class river system.

3

昨日の夜、河原で花火を見たよ。

informal

I watched fireworks at the riverbed last night.

4

河川の浸食作用により、この地形が形成されました。

academic

This terrain was formed by the erosive action of rivers.

5

当社は河川改修工事の入札に参加します。

business

Our company will participate in the bid for the river improvement project.

Famille de mots

Nom
Apparenté
河川

Collocations courantes

河を渡る to cross a river
河が氾濫する a river floods
河口付近 near the river mouth
大河の流れ the flow of a great river
河川敷の公園 a park on the riverbed

Phrases Courantes

大河ドラマ

Taiga drama (long-running historical TV series)

銀河

The Milky Way / Galaxy

三途の河

The Sanzu River (Buddhist equivalent of the River Styx)

Souvent confondu avec

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川 is the standard, everyday kanji for any river; 河 is typically reserved for very large rivers (like the Yellow River) or formal geographic terms.

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Notes d'usage

In daily conversation, 'kawa' is almost always written as 川. Use 河 primarily when referring to famous large rivers in China, in specific compound words (like 河川 or 銀河), or for a more literary/grand feel.

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Erreurs courantes

Beginners often use 河 when they should use the simpler 川. Also, don't confuse it with 湖 (mizuumi), which refers to a lake (standing water).

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Astuce mémo

The left side (氵) means water. The right side (可) can mean 'can'. Think of a river as a place where you 'can' find plenty of 'water'.

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Origine du mot

A phono-semantic compound where the left radical represents water and the right side originally provided the sound and the meaning of 'large' or 'curving'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Used as a noun Can be a suffix for river names (e.g., 信濃河, though less common than 川) Often combined with other kanji to form compound nouns (jukugo)
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Contexte culturel

Rivers are vital to Japanese life, historically serving as the boundaries between provinces and the source of irrigation for rice paddies.

Quiz rapide

日本で一番長い___の名前を教えてください。

Correct !

La bonne réponse est :

Mots lis

unknown

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A student attending a university or college for higher education. In Japan, it specifically refers to undergraduate students in a four-year university or a two-year junior college.

革命

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A fundamental and sudden change in political power or social structure, often involving a shift in governance. It also refers to a major, transformative shift in technology, thought, or a specific field that completely alters how things are done.

維持

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The act of keeping something in its current state, condition, or level over a period of time. It is commonly used to describe the maintenance of health, systems, relationships, or the status quo.

縮小

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The act of reducing the size, scale, or scope of something. It is commonly used when talking about downsizing operations, shrinking digital images, or narrowing the range of a project.

契約

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A legally binding agreement between two or more parties that specifies terms and conditions. It is commonly used for mobile phones, apartment rentals, and employment agreements.

取引

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A transaction or business deal involving the exchange of money, goods, or services. It refers to the process of doing business with another party or making a trade.

借金

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A sum of money that is borrowed from a person or an institution and is expected to be paid back. It refers to the state of owing money or the specific amount of debt accumulated.

予算

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A budget or an estimate of the amount of money available for a specific purpose. It refers to the financial plan or limit set before spending occurs in personal, business, or government contexts.

賃金

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Chingin refers to the money paid to a worker in exchange for labor or services, similar to wages. It is frequently used in formal, legal, and economic contexts, particularly when discussing minimum wage or labor statistics.

降格

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A noun or verb that describes a reduction in rank, status, or position within an organization or sports league. It is most commonly used when a worker is moved to a lower job title or when a sports team is moved to a lower division due to poor performance.

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