小川
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 小川
1
stream; brook; creek
Examples
小川がさらさらと流れる音が聞こえる。
We can hear a brook murmuring.
Kanji in this Word
小
3 strokes
Frequency: 114
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
little
small
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ちい.さい
こ-
お-
さ-
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
いさら
こう
さざ
しゃお
ちいさ
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
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