Translation and Meaning of: 海 - umi
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 海 (umi) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: umi
Kana: うみ
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: sea; beach
Meaning in English: sea;beach
Definition: A large body of water far from land.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (海) umi
The Japanese word "海" means "sea" in Portuguese. The etymology of the word comes from the kanji "海" which is composed of the radicals "水" (water) and "毎" (each). The combination of these radicals suggests the idea of "water in constant movement", which is a characteristic of the sea. The kanji "海" is used in various Japanese words related to the sea, such as "海岸" (kaigan - coast), "海水浴" (kaisuiyoku - sea bathing) and "海賊" (kaizoku - pirate).How to Write in Japanese - (海) umi
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (海) umi:
Synonyms and Similar - (海) umi
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:
海洋; 海域; 沖; 海面; 海水; 海岸; 海流; 海底; 海洋性; 海洋生物
Words containing: 海
See also other related words from our dictionary:
Kana: りょうかい
Romaji: ryoukai
Translation / Meaning:
territorial waters
Kana: こうかい
Romaji: koukai
Translation / Meaning:
candle; trip
Kana: かいよう
Romaji: kaiyou
Translation / Meaning:
ocean
Kana: かいりゅう
Romaji: kairyuu
Translation / Meaning:
ocean current
Kana: かいばつ
Romaji: kaibatsu
Translation / Meaning:
altitude above sea level
Kana: かいすいよく
Romaji: kaisuiyoku
Translation / Meaning:
Sea bath; sea water bath
Kana: かいうん
Romaji: kaiun
Translation / Meaning:
maritime; sea transport
Kana: かいがい
Romaji: kaigai
Translation / Meaning:
foreigner; abroad; overseas
Kana: かいがん
Romaji: kaigan
Translation / Meaning:
coast; beach
Kana: かいきょう
Romaji: kaikyou
Translation / Meaning:
channel
Words with the same pronunciation: うみ umi
Example Sentences - (海) umi
Below are some example sentences:
貝は海の宝物です。
Kai wa umi no takaramono desu
Shells are treasures of the sea.
Mariscos is a treasure of the sea.
- 貝 - means "shell" in Japanese.
- は - it is a grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case "shell".
- 海 - Means "sea" in Japanese.
- の - It is a grammatical particle that indicates possession, in this case "of the sea".
- 宝物 - "tesouro" in Japanese means "宝"
- です - is a polite way of saying "is" in Japanese.
航海は冒険の始まりです。
Kōkai wa bōken no hajimari desu
Navigation is the beginning of the adventure.
Travel is the beginning of an adventure.
- 航海 - means "navigation" or "sea travel".
- は - topic particle, which indicates that the subject of the sentence is "航海".
- 冒険 - means "adventure" or "risk".
- の - possession particle, which indicates that "冒険" belongs to "航海".
- 始まり - means "beginning" or "beginning".
- です - verb "to be" in polite form.
紺色の海が美しいです。
Koniro no umi ga utsukushii desu
The dark blue sea is beautiful.
- 紺色 - navy blue color
- の - possession particle
- 海 - sea
- が - subject particle
- 美しい - pretty
- です - verb ser/estar (polite form)
漁村は海に近い村です。
Gyoson wa umi ni chikai mura desu
The fishing village is a village close to the sea.
The fishing village is a village close to the sea.
- 漁村 - Fisherman's Village
- は - topic particle
- 海 - sea
- に - location particle
- 近い - next
- 村 - village
- です - verb "to be" in the present affirmative
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
海路を渡る。
Kairo wo wataru
Crossing the maritime route.
Cross the maritime road.
- 海路 - path of the sea
- を - direct object particle
- 渡る - pass through
太陽の光が海面に照り返す。
Taiyō no hikari ga kaimen ni terikaesu
Sunlight reflects off the surface of the sea.
Sunlight shines on the surface of the sea.
- 太陽 - Sun
- の - Possession particle
- 光 - Luz
- が - Subject particle
- 海面 - Sea surface
- に - Location particle
- 照り返す - Reflect
サンダルを履いて海辺を散歩しました。
Sandaru wo haite umibe wo sanpo shimashita
I took a stroll along the seafront wearing sandals.
- サンダル (sandaru) - sandal
- を (wo) - direct object particle
- 履いて (haite) - wearing, wearing
- 海辺 (umibe) - sea shore
- を (wo) - direct object particle
- 散歩 (sanpo) - walk
- しました (shimashita) - past tense of the verb "to do"
フェリーに乗って海を渡りたいです。
Ferii ni notte umi wo watari tai desu
I want to cross the sea on a ferry.
I want to cross the sea on a raft.
- フェリー (ferī) - ferry
- に (ni) - The translation of "alvo" is "target" in English.
- 乗って (notte) - riding
- 海 (umi) - sea
- を (wo) - partícula que indica o objeto direto de um verbo
- 渡りたい (wataritai) - quer cruzar
- です (desu) - polite copula
ヨットで海を渡ろう。
Yotto de umi wo watarou
Let's cross the sea by yacht.
Let's cross the sea with a yacht.
- ヨット (yotto) - It means "yacht" in Japanese.
- で (de) - a particle that indicates the means or method used to perform the action
- 海 (umi) - means "sea" in Japanese
- を (wo) - a particle indicating the direct object of the action
- 渡ろう (watarou) - a verbal form that indicates the intention to "cross" or "go through"
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "sea; beach" é "(海) umi". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
