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谷
tani
Description
「谷」は、山と山の間にある低い場所のことです。
"谷" is a low area between mountains.
谷には川が流れていることが多く、水がきれいです。
Rivers often flow through a 谷, and the water is clean.
Meanings
谷tani
valley; ravine between mountains
深い谷を橋でわたりました。
I crossed the deep valley by bridge.
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Notes
- Etymology
谷 is a kanji depicting a valley opening; read tani (kun) or koku (on) as in 渓谷.
- Nuance
谷 means the low land between mountains; 渓谷 (keikoku) sounds more formal or scenic.
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