濹 (me) - Japanese place name character used specifically for 'Sumida'

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濹 · me

Japanese place name character used specifically for 'Sumida' in Sumida River (墨田川) and Sumida City in Tokyo.

Japanese place name character used specifically for 'Sumida'

Usage highlights

Sumida RiverSumida CitySumida River fireworksSumida ParkSumida Ward
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Sumida River flows through Tokyo (濹田川).
  • Sumida City is one of Tokyo's special wards (濹田区).
  • The Sumida River Fireworks Festival is famous (濹田川花火大会).

Collocations

  • Sumida River(濹田川)
  • Sumida City(濹田区)
  • Sumida River fireworks(濹田川花火)
  • Sumida Park(濹田公園)
  • Sumida Ward(濹田区)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character was created in Japan specifically for place names related to the Sumida River area.
  • It combines the water radical 氵 with the character 墨 (sumi, meaning ink), reflecting the river's historical association with ink production.
  • The character is primarily used in Japanese geographical contexts and is rarely seen in modern Chinese.

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