Meaning

Primary

Bog

Alternative

Swamp

Word Type

noun, suffix

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Note that, unlike English, which differentiates between different types of wetlands like marshes, swamps, or bogs, Japanese refers to any pond-like areas with muddy, murky water.

Reading

ぬま
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is the one you learned with the kanji, ぬま.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 沼のほとり

    along the edge of the bog

    沼の水

    swamp water

    沼の底

    the bottom of the swamp

Context Sentences

沼のほとりにテントを張った。

I pitched a tent along the edge of the bog.

沼に入ってはいけないよ。沼に落ちると大変だからね。

Don't go into the bog. It's dangerous if you fall into it.

沼の底にはたくさんの生き物がいるんだよ。

Many creatures live at the bottom of the bog.

どっちにしろ沼に飛び込まなきゃいけないと思うしね。

I guess I have to jump into the swamp anyway.

Kanji Composition