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“sand” in Japanese

砂すな
Illustration of "sand" in a Japanese cultural setting
A child building a sandcastle on a sunny beach, with golden grains spilling from their small bucket onto the warm shore.

Usage note

砂 refers to the tiny grains found at beaches or deserts, and it's a common word used in everyday contexts like playing or describing landscapes.

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