川は徐々に増水した。

川は徐々に増水した。

The river rose by degrees.

川(かわ)は徐々(じょじょ)に増水(ぞうすい)した。

Kawa wa jojoni zōsuishita.

川 (かわ、がわ)

river; stream; the .... river; (suffix used with the names of rivers)

は (は)

topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis

増水 (ぞうすい)

rising water (of river, lake, etc.); swelling water; increased water; high water

Readings: セン、かわ

Meanings: stream, river, river or three-stroke river radical (no. 47)

Readings: ジョ、おもむ.ろに

Meanings: gradually, slowly, deliberately, gently

Readings: ゾウ、ま.す、ま.し、ふ.える、ふ.やす

Meanings: increase, add, augment, gain, promote

Readings: スイ、みず、みず-

Meaning: water