Word details
溝
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 溝.
Dictionary
Entry
1
ditch; drain; gutter; trench
Examples
彼はその浅い溝を飛び越えた。
He leaped over the shallow ditch.
2
groove; tread; indentation
3
gap (between people, countries, etc.); gulf; rift
Examples
両者の溝が狭まった。
The gap between them has narrowed.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
溝
gutter, ditch, sewer, drain, 10**32
13 strokesFrequency 1,736JLPT N1Grade 8
On
コウ
Kun
みぞ
Nanori
どぶ
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