Translation and Meaning of: 海岸 - kaigan
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 海岸 (kaigan) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: kaigan
Kana: かいがん
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: coast; beach
Meaning in English: coast;beach
Definition: A place that marks the border between land and sea or lake.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (海岸) kaigan
海岸 is a Japanese word composed of two kanji: 海 (umi) which means "sea" and 岸 (kishi) which means "coast". Therefore, the complete meaning of 海岸 is "sea coast". The etymology of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when Japan began to expand into the sea and develop its maritime culture. Since then, the word has been used to refer to any type of coast, whether natural or artificial.How to Write in Japanese - (海岸) kaigan
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Synonyms and Similar - (海岸) kaigan
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
海辺; 浜辺; 海浜; 沿岸; 海岸線
Words containing: 海岸
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Words with the same pronunciation: かいがん kaigan
Example Sentences - (海岸) kaigan
Below are some example sentences:
灯台は海岸に立っています。
Toudai wa kaigan ni tatte imasu
The lighthouse is standing on the shore.
The lighthouse is on the coast.
- 灯台 - Tower of light
- は - topic particle
- 海岸 - coast
- に - location particle
- 立っています - is standing
海岸には美しい景色が広がっています。
Kaigan ni wa utsukushii keshiki ga hirogatte imasu
Beautiful landscapes are spreading on the coast.
- 海岸 - coast, beach
- に - particle indicating location
- は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 美しい - beautiful, beautiful
- 景色 - landscape, view
- が - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
- 広がっています - extends, spreads
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Other words of the same type: noun
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "coast; beach" é "(海岸) kaigan". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.