カスケード
kasukēdo
The English word "cascade" can be translated into Japanese as カスケード (kasukēdo).
カスケード is used to refer to a waterfall. In more specialized or formal contexts, the term 瀑布 can be used to specifically denote a waterfall or a series of waterfalls.
Meaning: waterfall (noun)
Which one should you use?
The formal term 瀑布 is used when specifically referring to a waterfall or a series of waterfalls. Additionally, the term 滝壺 refers specifically to the plunge pool, which is the basin at the bottom of a waterfall where the cascading water collects.
How do you pronounce it?
kasukēdo
Did you know?
- There is a spiritual practice called 滝行 where people stand under a waterfall to purify their mind and body. This ritual is a core part of some Buddhist and Shinto traditions.
- Traditional Japanese gardens often include a 枯山水 (karesansui) or dry landscape, where raked gravel is used to represent the 'cascade' of a waterfall without using any actual water.
- While カスケード is a loanword, it is frequently used in Japanese computing to describe 'cascading' style sheets or menu layouts, where it has no connection to water.
Examples in context
- 圧倒的な勢いで事件が連鎖しました。The events escalated rapidly, cascading one after another.
Example conversation
Yota and Yui are hiking in a park.
- 陽太 Yota結衣、見て！あそこにカスケードがあるよ。Yui, mite! Asoko ni kasukēdo ga aru yo.Yui, look! There is a cascade over there.
- 結衣 Yui本当だ。すごくいい音だね。Hontō da. Sugoku ii oto da ne.You're right. It sounds wonderful.
- 陽太 Yotaカスケードの近くまで行ってみよう。Kasukēdo no chikaku made itte miyō.Let's try going closer to the cascade.
- 結衣 Yui賛成！急いで行こう。Sansei! Isoide ikō.I agree! Let's hurry.
