What is the meaning and reading of the kanji "川"?

The kanji "川" belongs to JLPT N5 and means "River". Its Onyomi is "セン (sen)" and Kunyomi is "かわ (kawa)".

JLPT N5

川

River

Q: Is there a memory mnemonic for "川"?

Yes! Radical breakdown: "川 (river, three parallel streams)". Mnemonic Story: "Look closely, and you'll see three parallel strokes, depicting the gentle flow of a **river**. The central stroke represents the main current, flanked by two smaller currents or banks, all moving steadily forward. It's a simple, elegant illustration of a *river*'s calm, continuous path."

Onyomi

セン (sen)

Kunyomi

かわ (kawa)

🧠 Memory Mnemonic

🔍 Radical Breakdown

川 (river, three parallel streams)

📖 Mnemonic Story

Look closely, and you'll see three parallel strokes, depicting the gentle flow of a **river**. The central stroke represents the main current, flanked by two smaller currents or banks, all moving steadily forward. It's a simple, elegant illustration of a *river*'s calm, continuous path.

💡 Quick Hint: Three flowing currents

Essential N5 Vocabulary

川

かわ

River

小川

おがわ

Stream, brook

河川

かせん

Rivers (general term)

Kanji Practice Quiz

Verify your memory for "川"

この＿＿＿＿＿はとてもきれいです。

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 「川」は「かわ」と読み、「river」を意味します。
English: 川 is read as 'kawa' and means 'river'.

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