Waterfall in Japanese
"waterfall" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
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Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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waterfall, rapids, cascade
Reading: rou
13 strokes · nature, dynamic
Where it comes from
Composed of water and dragon. Water like dragon.
What it carries
Waterfall, cascade, fall. Represents waterfall.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for waterfall?
The most common kanji for "waterfall" is 滝, read as rou. It means waterfall, rapids, cascade. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 滝 have?
滝 has 13 strokes.