平川

This is the 4554th most frequent Japanese word.

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平川

"平川" (Hirakawa) typically refers to a flat river or plain river, and it is also used as a Japanese surname or place name.


Here, '平川' means a flat expanse or plain, describing a geographical feature.

見渡す限り平川が続いている。

As far as the eye can see, a flat plain continues.


In this usage, '平川' refers to a peaceful flowing river, often used in a poetic sense to evoke tranquility.

その詩では穏やかな平川が描かれています。

That poem describes a calm stream.


In this case, '平川' is used as a family name.

平川さんは親切な人です。

Mr./Ms. Hirakawa is a kind person.