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Definition and meaning of - かわ in Japanese

かわ
kawa

N4

1.river

Noun

この川がながいです。
This river is long.
かわ
kawa

N4

1.a body of flowing water on land.

Noun

川で釣りをするのが好きです。
I like fishing in the river.
川の水はとても清潔です。
The water in the river is very clean.
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2.a body of flowing water, typically a river.

Suffix

私の家の近くには美しい川が流れています。
There is a beautiful river flowing near my house.
川で泳ぐのが好きです。水が冷たくて気持ちいいです。
I like swimming in the river. The water is cold and refreshing.
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3.river or stream in Japanese.

Place

川の水は澄んでいる。
The water in the river is clear.
川で釣りを楽しむ。
Enjoy fishing in the river.
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4.a natural flowing watercourse.

Wikipedia definition

川の水は清くて涼しいです。
The water of the river is clear and cool.
川で泳ぐのが好きですか?
Do you like swimming in the river?
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