洪水
こうずい
flood; flooding
JLPT N1 Common word
Meanings
Noun
flood; flooding
Example sentences
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The bridge gave way because of the flood.
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The levee kept the floodwater back.
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Earthquakes and floods are natural disasters.
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The flood began to subside.
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The flood diverted the course of the river.
More examples (10)
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The house was carried away by the flood.
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The village was isolated by the flood.
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The bridge was carried away by the flood.
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Earthquakes and floods are natural disasters.
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After the heavy rain, there was a big flood.
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The rice crop was poor, owing to the floods.
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The crops were damaged by the flood.
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There were floods as a result of the heavy rain.
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Three persons are missing in the flood.
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The town was destroyed by the flood after the storm.