河口 (かこう, kakou) Japanese meaning: river mouth | KotomoraTidal flats spread out near the river mouth.
The river flows into the sea at its mouth.
Usage patterns
〈川〉が河口で海に注ぐa river empties into the sea at its mouth
This river empties into the Pacific Ocean at its mouth.
河口付近near the mouth of the river
You often see fishermen near the river mouth.
河口に着くto reach the mouth of the river
The boat reached the river mouth by evening.
Alternate kanji spelling with the same meaning; also common in place names.
