Translation and Meaning of: 沖 - oki
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 沖 (oki) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: oki
Kana: おき
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: open sea
Meaning in English: open sea
Definition: Oki is a word that refers to a large body of water, such as the sea or a lake.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (沖) oki
The Japanese word 沖 (おき) has several meanings, depending on the context in which it is used. It may refer to the "open sea", "high sea", "deep waters", "away from the coast", "distant", "isolated" or "separate". The etymology of the word 沖 dates back to the old Chinese, where the word 沖 (Chōng) meant "deep waters" or "open sea". The word is believed to have been introduced in Japan during the Nara period (710-794), when the country was in contact with Chinese culture. In Japan, the word 沖 is often used in place names, such as islands, beaches and ports, as well as names and products. In addition, it is common in idioms such as 沖で待つ (Matsu Oki), which means "wait in vain" or "wait in an isolated place."How to Write in Japanese - (沖) oki
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (沖) oki:
Synonyms and Similar - (沖) oki
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:
海中; 水深; 水面下; 海底; 水中; 水底; 水陸; 海上; 海面下; 海水面下; 水中世界; 海中世界; 水中世界; 海中生活; 水中生活; 海中探検; 水中探検; 海中散歩; 水中散歩; 海中遊泳; 水中遊泳; 海中漫遊; 水中漫遊; 海中旅行; 水中旅行; 海中冒険; 水中冒険.
Words containing: 沖
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Words with the same pronunciation: おき oki
Example Sentences - (沖) oki
Below are some example sentences:
沖縄は美しい島です。
Okinawa wa utsukushii shima desu
Okinawa is a beautiful island.
- 沖縄 - Okinawa, name of the region the sentence refers to
- は - Topic marker, indicates that the subject of the sentence is Okinawa.
- 美しい - beautiful
- 島 - island
- です - verb to be in present, indicating that Okinawa is a beautiful island
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Other words of the same type: noun
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "open sea" é "(沖) oki". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
