valley
On'yomi (音読み)
- ケイ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- たに
About this kanji
The kanji 渓, pronounced as ケイ in on'yomi and たに in kun'yomi, primarily means "valley". This character is often used in nouns rather than verbs. You can encounter it in words like 渓谷 (けいこく), meaning "valley"; 渓流 (けいりゅう), which refers to a "stream" flowing through a valley; and 渓水 (けいすい), meaning "valley water". When studying this kanji, it's helpful to remember that it often portrays natural landscapes, particularly those that are picturesque and serene. Understanding these compounds can enhance your appreciation of Japan's beautiful geographical features.
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Example sentences
渓流の音が心地よい。
The sound of the stream is pleasant.
Meanings across languages
- English
- valley
- Tiếng Việt
- thung lũng
- 日本語
- 渓
- 한국어
- 계곡
- 中文
- 山谷
- id
- lembah
- th
- หุบเขา
- es
- valle
- fr
- vallée
- de
- tal
- pt
- vale
Common compounds
- 渓谷けいこくvalley, gorge
- 渓流けいりゅうstream, mountain stream
- 渓水けいすいvalley water, water from a stream
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