The kanji 川 primarily represents a "river" or "stream". It visually depicts the flowing nature of water and the paths it carves through the land. It symbolizes movement, continuity, and the natural flow of water bodies.

・On-yomi (音読み): セン (sen) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): 川 (kawa)

⚫︎川（かわ） Translation: River ⚫︎河川（かせん） Translation: Rivers and streams ⚫︎小川（おがわ） Translation: Small river/stream

The kanji 川 is a pictograph. It directly depicts a river with three flowing lines representing the water’s current. The shape has remained relatively consistent throughout its history, preserving its visual connection to the natural form it represents. The lines of the kanji are meant to represent the flow of water, with the middle line being the main flow and the lines on either side representing the banks of the river.