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57 峡谷 Ravine

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Meaning

Primary

Ravine

Alternatives

Gorge, Canyon

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A ravine in a valley is still a ravine. It can also be a gorge or a canyon. They're usually really big. Like the Grand Canyon!

Reading

きょうこく

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You haven't learned this reading for 谷 yet, so here's a mnemonic to help you:

If you're going to travel through a huge ravine you have to stay hydrated. The best thing to bring is some taste, cold Coke (こく). Nothing quenches your thirst from sweating through a long, rough ravine like delicious Coke!

Context

Context Sentences

この峡谷に架かる吊橋を渡ったことはありますか?

Have you ever crossed the bridge that spans over this ravine?

Kanji Composition

  • 峡
    • きょう
    • Ravine
  • 谷
    • たに
    • Valley
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