Japanese Word · Beginner
せせらぎ
a small stream, brooklet
Pronunciation: [se̞se̞ɾa̠ɡʲi]
Meaning
a small stream, brooklet
Example
雪どけ せせらぎ 丸木橋 落葉松の芽がふく北国の ああ北国の春
Thawing snow, the small stream, and the log bridge. The larch-sprouts are budding up North, ah, spring in the North!
Practice tips
- Practice せせらぎ out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for beginner-level learners.