Translation and Meaning of: 洪水 - kouzui

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 洪水 (kouzui) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: kouzui

Kana: こうずい

Type: noun

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洪水

Translation / Meaning: flood

Meaning in English: flood

Definition: A natural disaster in which rivers, lakes, and swamps overflow due to heavy or torrential rains, causing damage to the surrounding lands and buildings.

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- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ

Explanation and Etymology - (洪水) kouzui

洪水 is a Japanese word meaning "flood" or "inundation". The word is composed of two kanji: 洪 (kou) meaning "big" or "vast", and 水 (sui) meaning "water". The etymology of the word goes back to the Heian period (794-1185), when Japan was hit by a great flood that caused much damage. Since then, the word 洪水 has been used to describe floods and flash floods across the country.

How to Write in Japanese - (洪水) kouzui

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Synonyms and Similar - (洪水) kouzui

See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:

水害; 洪水災害; 洪水被害; 洪水災; 洪水水害; 大水; 大洪水; 大水害; 大洪水災害; 大洪水被害; 大洪水災.

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Words with the same pronunciation: こうずい kouzui

Example Sentences - (洪水) kouzui

Below are some example sentences:

洪水が起こった。

Kouzui ga okotta

A flood occurred.

  • 洪水 - inundation
  • が - subject particle
  • 起こった - occurred

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Other words of the same type: noun

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大家

Kana: おおや

Romaji: ooya

Translation / Meaning:

landlord; landlady

石油

Kana: せきゆ

Romaji: sekiyu

Translation / Meaning:

oil; petroleum; kerosene

笑顔

Kana: えがお

Romaji: egao

Translation / Meaning:

Smiley face

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

There are different ways of expressing the idea of "flood" in the Japanese language.

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