Quick answer
河 is the kanji for "River". A common reading is かわ (kawa). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
River
Also : Stream · Large river
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 河 represents 'RIVER'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of river.
On-reading: か — remember this sound by associating it with river. Kun-reading: かわ.
Example Sentences
大きな河の側に住んでいると、洪水のリスクがあります。
おおきなかわのそばにすんでいると、こうずいのりすくがあります。
Living beside a large river, there's a risk of flooding.
黄河は中国を流れる有名な河です。
こうがはちゅうごくをながれるゆうめいなかわです。
The Yellow River is a famous river that flows through China.
Vocabulary using 河
Learn 河 with Spaced Repetition
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