Shini River

The Shini River (斯拰; shi-ni) is a river that flows through the north-west of Chiha Prefecture. Its source lies in the foothills of the Chiyama Mountains, and it is often referred to as the sister river of the Shimiyu.

Literally, the name Shini means "little finger". The character 拰 (ni) is a common word used in the naming of rivers, due to the fact that it can also mean "stream" or "brook". In this way, the character can be interpreted from two different meanings.