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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海岸

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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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

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海辺; 浜辺; 海浜; 沿岸; 海岸線

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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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帽子

Kana: ぼうし

Romaji: boushi

Translation / Meaning:

hat

何卒

Kana: どうぞ

Romaji: douzo

Translation / Meaning:

please; gently; by all means

補足

Kana: ほそく

Romaji: hosoku

Translation / Meaning:

supplement; complement

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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