大河

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 大河 is read たいが and means a large river.
• Basic usage: It is used for a river flowing between broad plains or a large river crossed by boat.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Compared with 大きな川
  • 大きな川 also means a large river, while 大河 places stronger emphasis on its scale and grandeur. It suits geographical descriptions or landscapes in a narrative.