いささ川 (いささがわ) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
trickling brook; small stream
archaic
Archaic term for a small, gently flowing stream. Not used in modern everyday Japanese; encountered mainly in classical literature or place names.
stream, river, river or three-stroke river radical (no. 47)
Similar words
- 小川
Modern standard word for a small stream or brook, used in everyday language.
- 細流
Literary or technical term for a narrow stream; more formal than 小川.
Etymology
The exact derivation is uncertain. The element いささ or いさら likely mimics the sound of shallow water, and 川 means 'river'.
