How to Say ‘Near the river’ in Japanese
川の近く
kawa no chikaku
[kah-wah noh chee-kah-koo]
💬 Usage Tip: Just plug in: [川] + [の近く]. You can add [に] when saying “to/at”: [川の近くに].
🇯🇵 In Japan: A common way to describe where you live without giving an exact address (a privacy-friendly habit).
Phrase Breakdown
川
kawa
[kah-wah]
river
The noun ‘river’; in 川の近く it specifies what you are near (near the river).
川の近くに公園があります。
There is a park near the river.
の
no
[noh]
of; ’s (connector)
Links 川 (river) to 近く (near), making ‘near the river.’
川の近くで写真を撮りました。
I took photos near the river.
近く
chikaku
[chee-kah-koo]
near; nearby
In 川の近く, it means ‘near (it).’ Can be followed by に/で, etc.
川の近くを散歩します。
I take a walk near the river.
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