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Meaning of 川開き(かわびらき) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

川開き
Kana Reading
かわびらき
Romaji
kawabiraki
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    festival marking the start of boating season

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川 JLPT 5

stream, river, river or 3-stroke river radical (no. 47)

On: セン

Kun: かわ

3 strokes

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開 JLPT 4

open, unfold, unseal

On: カイ

Kun: ひら.く, ひら.き, -びら.き, ひら.ける, あ.く, あ.ける

12 strokes

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