Meaning

Primary

Seashore

Alternatives

Coast, Seacoast

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

The ocean/sea coast is the seashore. Then again, it could also be the coast as well.

Reading

かいがん
  • 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

Common Word Combinations

  • 海岸を見る

    to see the coast

    海岸を走る

    to run along the coast

    海岸を歩く

    to walk along the coast

Context Sentences

今日は海岸をジョギングしました。

Today, I jogged at the seashore.

海岸からはヨットやサーファーが見えました。

I saw yachts and surfers from the coast.

今週の日曜日は海岸線沿いのお洒落なカフェに行きたいな。

I want to go to a stylish cafe along the coastline this Sunday.

Kanji Composition