川 — River
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River (川) expressed as a noun.
Frequently Asked Questions About 川 (River)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 川 (River)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 川 ("River", read as せん) is: A river car-wash (かわ) center (せん)? Why not... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 川 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 川 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 川 means "River". Its primary reading is せん (On'yomi: せん; Kun'yomi: かわ). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 川?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 川 include: 川 (かわ - river).
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