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Creek
krik
Very common
~ 2100
~ 2100
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
小川 (おがわ), 渓流 (けいりゅう), 水路 (すいろ)
Creek meanings in Japanese
小川 (おがわ)
Example:
We walked along the creek in the park.
私たちは公園の小川に沿って歩きました。
The creek flows into a larger river.
その小川は大きな川に流れ込んでいます。
Usage: informalContext: Nature, outdoor activities
Note: 小川 refers specifically to a small stream or brook, often found in rural or forested areas.
渓流 (けいりゅう)
Example:
The creek is perfect for fishing and kayaking.
その渓流は釣りやカヤックに最適です。
In spring, the creek swells with melting snow.
春になると、渓流は雪解け水で増水します。
Usage: formalContext: Outdoor sports, natural features
Note: 渓流 is often used to describe a mountain stream or a more rapid-flowing creek, commonly associated with hiking or adventure sports.
水路 (すいろ)
Example:
The creek acts as a waterway for irrigation.
その水路は灌漑のための水路として機能しています。
Farmers rely on the creek for their crops.
農家は作物のためにその水路に依存しています。
Usage: formalContext: Agriculture, irrigation
Note: 水路 generally refers to a channel or a waterway, and while it can include creeks, it is broader in scope and can refer to any man-made or natural water channel.
Creek's synonyms
stream
A stream is a small, narrow river or watercourse.
Example: We followed the stream through the forest.
Note: A stream is generally smaller and may have a faster flow compared to a creek.
brook
A brook is a small stream or creek.
Example: Children love to play by the brook, skipping stones and watching the water flow.
Note: A brook is often associated with a smaller, more tranquil watercourse.
rivulet
A rivulet is a small stream or creek.
Example: The hikers stopped to rest by the clear rivulet running down the mountain.
Note: A rivulet is typically used to describe a very small stream or creek.
rill
A rill is a small stream or creek.
Example: The rill meandered gently through the meadow, providing a peaceful soundtrack to the surroundings.
Note: A rill is often used in a poetic or literary context to describe a small, winding watercourse.
runnel
A runnel is a small stream or creek.
Example: The runnel trickled down the hillside, creating a soothing sound.
Note: A runnel is a less common term for a small watercourse, often used in literature or regional dialects.
Creek expressions, common phrases
Up the creek
This phrase means to be in a difficult or challenging situation with no easy solution.
Example: Without a paddle, I feel like I'm up the creek in this situation.
Note: This phrase uses 'up the creek' to emphasize being in a tough spot rather than just referring to a body of water.
Creek without a paddle
Similar to 'up the creek', it means being in a difficult situation with no means to improve it.
Example: Being in this project without any resources is like being in a creek without a paddle.
Note: This phrase adds the element of lacking necessary resources to navigate the challenging situation.
Cry me a creek
This phrase is a playful variation of 'cry me a river', dismissing someone's complaints as insignificant.
Example: Stop complaining about your minor issues; cry me a creek!
Note: It replaces 'river' with 'creek', implying that the person's complaints are even less significant.
Up a creek in a barbed wire canoe
An exaggerated form of 'up the creek', emphasizing the extreme difficulty of the situation.
Example: Trying to negotiate this deal without proper information is like being up a creek in a barbed wire canoe.
Note: The addition of 'in a barbed wire canoe' intensifies the sense of being in a perilous or impossible situation.
Know which way the creek is flowing
To have a good understanding of the current situation or trends.
Example: She always knows which way the creek is flowing in our company, so we trust her judgment.
Note: This phrase refers to having situational awareness or knowledge rather than being in a challenging situation.
Come up the creek
To approach a situation or problem from a different or unexpected angle.
Example: He came up the creek with an innovative solution to our problem.
Note: This phrase uses 'up the creek' in a positive sense, indicating finding a successful way out of a difficult situation.
Go up the creek
To face negative consequences or difficulties due to lack of preparation or foresight.
Example: If you don't prepare for the presentation, you'll go up the creek.
Note: Similar to 'up the creek', but specifically highlights the consequences of being unprepared.
Creek everyday (slang) expressions
Creekside chat
A casual and informal conversation usually held outdoors or in a relaxed setting.
Example: Let's have a creekside chat about your future plans.
Note: The slang term adds a sense of informality and intimacy compared to a traditional conversation.
Creeked out
To be tired or worn out, especially after physical exertion.
Example: I'm feeling pretty creeked out after that long hike.
Note: The slang term conveys a sense of exhaustion or fatigue more vividly than simply saying 'tired.'
Creeky
Describing a sound similar to a creak, often associated with old or poorly maintained structures.
Example: This old house always sounds so creeky at night.
Note: The slang term specifically refers to a sound resembling a creak, adding a vivid description to the noise.
Creekside stroll
A leisurely walk taken near a creek or stream, often for enjoyment and relaxation.
Example: Let's go for a relaxing creekside stroll this evening.
Note: The slang term emphasizes the scenic and calming nature of the walk by mentioning the specific location.
Creek - Examples
The creek was babbling softly as we walked along its banks.
The children loved to play in the shallow creek behind their house.
The cabin was nestled in a small valley beside a crystal-clear creek.
Creek grammar
Creek - Proper noun (Proper noun) / Proper noun, singular (Proper noun, singular)
Lemma: creek
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): creeks
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): creek
Syllables, Separation and Stress
creek Contains 1 syllables: creek
Phonetic transcription: ˈkrēk
creek , ˈkrēk (The red syllable is stressed)
Creek - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
creek: ~ 2100 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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