Meaning

Primary

Pacific Ocean

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The fat peace ocean is the Pacific Ocean. The Japanese language thinks this ocean is peaceful, just like English does (the word 太平 actually means "peace").

Note that we're using the alternative meaning of here! If you didn't learn that with the kanji, just imagine that to get to Western Style places you need to cross the ocean from Japan!

Reading

たいへいよう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 太平洋の方

    towards the Pacific Ocean

    太平洋の向こう

    across the Pacific Ocean

    太平洋の上

    on the Pacific Ocean

Context Sentences

ここから太平洋まで車で行けますか?

Can I get to the Pacific Ocean from here?

太平洋の魚はやっぱり味が良いんだよな。

After all, fish from the Pacific Ocean taste good.

太平洋の海はキラキラしてて綺麗ですね。

The Pacific Ocean is shiny and beautiful.

Kanji Composition