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ridge of earth between rice fields
ridge between grooves in threshold or lintel
footpath between rice fields; causeway
あぜを歩いて田んぼを見ました。
I walked along the ridge and saw the rice fields.
あぜが崩れないように注意する。
Be careful not to let the ridge collapse.
あぜを越えて向こう側へ行った。
I went to the other side by crossing the ridge.