海岸
The land bordering the sea or ocean, often used to describe the geographical coastline or a place for leisure. It emphasizes the physical boundary where the sea meets the land, whether it is sandy, rocky, or developed.
Ejemplos
3 de 5週末は海岸で散歩をします。
I take a walk on the coast on weekends.
この海岸は国立公園に指定されています。
This coastline is designated as a national park.
明日、海岸に遊びに行こうよ!
Let's go hang out at the coast tomorrow!
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
The first kanji 海 (Kai) means 'sea' and the second 岸 (Gan) means 'bank' or 'shore'. Think of it as the 'Sea Bank'.
Quiz rápido
夏休みに( )へ行って、きれいな貝殻を拾いました。
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: 海岸
Ejemplos
週末は海岸で散歩をします。
everydayI take a walk on the coast on weekends.
この海岸は国立公園に指定されています。
formalThis coastline is designated as a national park.
明日、海岸に遊びに行こうよ!
informalLet's go hang out at the coast tomorrow!
海岸の浸食が進んでおり、対策が必要です。
academicCoastal erosion is progressing, and countermeasures are necessary.
海岸沿いのホテルを予約しました。
businessI booked a hotel along the coast.
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
海岸線
coastline
海岸通り
coastal road
三陸海岸
Sanriku Coast (a famous geographical area in Japan)
Se confunde a menudo con
Hamabe specifically refers to a sandy beach where people play, whereas Kaigan is a broader geographical term for any coast.
Umi is the water (the sea) itself, while Kaigan is the land next to the water.
Notas de uso
Kaigan is a neutral word used in both casual and formal situations. It is more precise than just saying 'umi' (sea) when you are referring specifically to the land part of the seaside.
Errores comunes
Learners often use 'Kaigan' when they mean they are swimming 'in' the sea; in that case, 'Umi' is the correct choice.
Truco para recordar
The first kanji 海 (Kai) means 'sea' and the second 岸 (Gan) means 'bank' or 'shore'. Think of it as the 'Sea Bank'.
Origen de la palabra
A Sino-Japanese compound word consisting of '海' (ocean) and '岸' (bank/cliff/shore).
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
As an island nation, Japan has a very long 'kaigan' which is vital for its fishing industry, transport, and tourism.
Quiz rápido
夏休みに( )へ行って、きれいな貝殻を拾いました。
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: 海岸
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