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支流
shiryuu
Description
支流は、大きな川に流れこむ小さな川のことです。
A 支流 is a small river that flows into a larger river.
たとえば、大きな川の近くには、たくさんの支流があります。
For example, near a large river, there are many 支流.
Meanings
支流shiryuu
a tributary; a smaller river flowing into a larger one
この川には支流がたくさんあります。
This river has many tributaries.
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Notes
- Etymology
支 (branch) + 流 (stream/flow), literally a branching stream off the main river.
- Nuance
支流 contrasts with 本流 (main stream); used mainly in geography and rivers.
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