This is the 3427th most frequent Japanese word.

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Waterfall.


滝 refers to the natural waterfall highlighted as a scenic feature in the sentence.

滝が流れ落ちる様子は大自然の美を感じさせます。

The sight of waterfalls cascading evokes the beauty of nature.


滝 is used metaphorically here to compare the heavy flow of sweat to a waterfall.

彼の汗はまるで滝のように流れていた。

His sweat was flowing like a waterfall.


滝 is used to describe a specific location or object (the waterfall) causing the sound.

滝の近くでは大きな音がします。

Near the waterfall, there is a loud sound.