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VocabJLPT N2

large river

Noun

Definitions

1. large river

This word refers to a large or mighty river, often evoking a sense of grandeur and scale. It is also used as a term for epic, long-running television drama series in Japan, particularly the annual historical dramas broadcast by NHK. When used in that context, it describes the sweeping, large-scale nature of the story.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Just how deep is the bottom of a large river, anyway?

Sentence 2

The river's really rough today, isn't it?

Sentence 3

Like a great river, emotions can suddenly overflow all at once.

Sentence 4

No way, you can't even reach the water throwing a stone from here!

Sentence 5

The fisherman read the river's current and kept moving to different spots.