滝
waterfall
Kanji 1550
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Learn about the waterfall in Japan, from its role in religion to the use of 滝 as a simile. With great photos of Japanese waterfalls, as well as enticing tidbits about them, the essay could turn you into a waterfall tourist in Japan. One must-see spot: a hot-springs waterfall powered by an active volcano!
Revision notes:
Jan. 12, 2024: p. 7: I realized that I could not substantiate a statement I'd seen in a blog about how waterfalls are considered the personification of the deity Fudo, so I deleted two passages about that, as well as a drawing of Fudo. I moved some text from p. 8 to p. 7 and vice versa, also enhancing the passage about Nachi Falls.
May 26, 2021:
- p. 2: Updated the Henshall etymology.
- p. 9: Added a link to the Kanshudo games.
- p. 10: Revised the text about shirataki.
Aug. 17, 2012: Added a photo.
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