Translation

小川 / 細い流れ / 入り江

Meaning

A creek is a small stream of water, especially in American, Australian, and some other varieties of English. It can be narrow enough to step across or large enough to need a bridge. Do not confuse creek with creak, a squeaking sound.

Examples

• 子どもたちは小川で石を拾いました。
  The children picked up stones in the creek.
• 大雨の後、その小川は急に深くなりました。
  After the heavy rain, the creek became suddenly deep.