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.
Exemples
3 sur 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!
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
The first kanji 海 (Kai) means 'sea' and the second 岸 (Gan) means 'bank' or 'shore'. Think of it as the 'Sea Bank'.
Quiz rapide
夏休みに( )へ行って、きれいな貝殻を拾いました。
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : 海岸
Exemples
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.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
海岸線
coastline
海岸通り
coastal road
三陸海岸
Sanriku Coast (a famous geographical area in Japan)
Souvent confondu avec
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.
Notes d'usage
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.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often use 'Kaigan' when they mean they are swimming 'in' the sea; in that case, 'Umi' is the correct choice.
Astuce mémo
The first kanji 海 (Kai) means 'sea' and the second 岸 (Gan) means 'bank' or 'shore'. Think of it as the 'Sea Bank'.
Origine du mot
A Sino-Japanese compound word consisting of '海' (ocean) and '岸' (bank/cliff/shore).
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
As an island nation, Japan has a very long 'kaigan' which is vital for its fishing industry, transport, and tourism.
Quiz rapide
夏休みに( )へ行って、きれいな貝殻を拾いました。
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : 海岸
Vocabulaire associé
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