Japanese word

滝

Pronunciation

Romajitaki

Meaning

  • nounwaterfall

Example

夏に家族と滝を見に行きます。natsu ni ka zoku to taki o mi ni i ki ma su

I go to see a waterfall with my family in summer.

Illustration for 滝 (waterfall)

More examples

雨が降った後は、滝の水量が増えます。ame ga fu tta ato wa taki no sui ryō ga fu e ma su

More water flows over the waterfall after it rains.

Core concept

A waterfall is moving water that drops sharply from a higher level to a lower one.

Common phrases

  • 滝を見るtaki o mi ru

    see a waterfall

  • 滝の音taki no oto

    sound of a waterfall

Definition in Japanese

川などの水が、岩場の段差を勢いよく流れ落ちるもの。kawa na do no mizu ga iwa ba no dan sa o ikio i yo ku naga re o chi ru mo no

Word origin

The native word 滝 (taki, "waterfall") is traditionally linked to 滝る (takiru, "to rush or boil"), describing violently moving water.

Usage tips

  • The name 華厳の滝 (Kegon no taki) shows how 滝 (taki, "waterfall") can appear at the end of a famous waterfall's name.

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