How to Say "Taki" in Japanese

滝

taki[ta̠kʲi]

The Japanese word for waterfall is taki.

taki is used to describe a waterfall, which is a stream of water falling from a height.

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Some practitioners of shugendō perform takigyo, a ritual where they stand under a freezing taki while chanting to purify their soul.
In Japanese folklore, certain taki are said to be the dwelling places of ryū, or dragons. These waterfalls are often avoided or treated with extreme caution to avoid disturbing the dragon.
In Japanese traditional gardens, a taki is often designed specifically to produce a particular sound, as the auditory experience is considered as important as the visual one.

こんにちは、多喜さん。お元気ですか？
Hello, Taki-san. How are you?
たっきー、一緒に映画を見に行こうよ！
Taki, let's go watch a movie together!
あの滝はとても美しいです。
Ano taki wa totemo utsukushii desu.
That waterfall is very beautiful.
近くに有名な滝があります。
Chikaku ni yuumeina taki ga arimasu.
There is a famous waterfall nearby.
滝の近くまで歩きました。
Taki no chikaku made arukimashita.
I walked near the waterfall.

Youta and Yui are hiking in the mountains.

陽太 Yota

結衣、見て！きれいな滝があるよ。
Yui, mite! Kireina taki ga aru yo.
Yui, look! There is a beautiful waterfall.
結衣 Yui

本当だ！すごい迫力だね。
Hontou da! Sugoi hakuryoku da ne.
You're right! It's so powerful.
陽太 Yota

近くまで行って写真を撮ろう。
Chikaku made itte shashin o torou.
Let's go closer and take a photo.
結衣 Yui

賛成！急いで行こう。
Sansei! Isoide ikou.
I agree! Let's hurry.

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