JLPT N3
小川
小川 means “small river.” It refers to a stream or brook. It’s also one of Japan’s most common family names.
Readings
1 Noun
Stream / Brook
A small, narrow river; a stream, brook, or creek.
Example
家 の 裏 に きれいな 小川 が 流れ て います 。
A beautiful stream flows behind my house.
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2 Noun (Proper Noun)
Ogawa (Family Name)
A common Japanese surname.
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