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JLPT N212画 · 12 strokesradical 水freq #3800

valley

On'yomi (音読み)

  • ケイ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • たに

Mnemonic

The water (水) flows gracefully like a gem (圭) through the valley (渓), carving its beauty into the earth.

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
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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