州す

noun

sandbank; sandbar

Refers to a sandbank or sandbar in a river or coastal area. Often used in place names.

• 川かわの中なかに小ちいさな州すができていた。

  A small sandbank had formed in the river.

• この辺あたりは州すが多おおく、船ふねの航こう行こうには注ちゅう意いが必ひつ要ようだ。

  There are many sandbars around here, so caution is needed when navigating boats.