かわう
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word かわう
Kanji in this Word
川
3 strokes
Frequency: 181
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
stream
river
river or three-stroke river radical (no. 47)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かわ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
か
こ
さわ
鵜
18 strokes
Frequency: 2118
Grade 9
Meanings
cormorant
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
テイ
ダイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
う
河
8 strokes
Frequency: 663
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
river
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かわ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
かっ
こ
こう
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