堀川
Meanings
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Refers to an artificial waterway, often a historic or urban canal. The word is also a common surname and place name.
Horikawa Street in Kyoto runs along the old canal.
Several small canals flow through this town.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉に堀川が流れるa canal runs through 〈場所〉
An old canal runs through this town.
- 堀川沿いに〈物〉があるthere is 〈物〉 along the canal
Cherry trees line the canal.