English–Japanese
“river” in Japanese
How to say “river” in Japanese
“River” in Japanese is 川 (kawa).
Refers to a natural channel where water gathers and flows across the land.
Example sentences with 川
家の近くに川があります。ie no chika ku ni kawa ga a ri ma su
There is a river near my house.
週末に川で魚を見ました。shū matsu ni kawa de sakana o mi ma shi ta
I saw fish in the river over the weekend.
Tips for using 川
- In everyday Japanese, 川 (kawa) can describe both a large river and a small stream, so the size is usually understood from context.
Other Japanese words for “river”
この地域には大きな河川があります。ko no chi iki ni wa ō ki na ka sen ga a ri ma su
There is a large river in this area.