川
Kanji · N5
川 / stream
Kanji for stream, river, or river or three-stroke river radical (no. 47).
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | セン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | かわ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
川 carries the meaning stream, river, or river or three-stroke river radical (no. 47).
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Common compounds with 川
香川県かがわけんKagawa Prefecture
神奈川県かながわけんKanagawa Prefecture
徳川とくがわ
淀川よどがわ
川底かわぞこriverbed
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