No. 3,403 in Japanese
河
River.
In a sentence
この河は美しいです。
This river is beautiful.
The word "河" is used here to denote a specific river being described.
河の流れる音が心地よいです。
The sound of the river flowing is comforting.
"河" in this sentence emphasizes the natural flow, conveying a serene image.
彼は河の向こう側に住んでいます。
He lives on the other side of the river.
Here, "河" is part of a spatial relationship, providing a geographical context.
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