English–Japanese

“bay” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiwan

Example

この湾は魚が多いです。ko no wan wa sakana ga ō i de su

There are many fish in this bay.

Illustration for 湾 (bay)

How to say “bay” in Japanese

“Bay” in Japanese is 湾 (wan).

Describes a part of a sea or lake that curves into the land and is partly sheltered by it.

Full entry for 湾: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 湾

この町は静かな湾の近くにあります。ko no machi wa shizu ka na wan no chika ku ni a ri ma su

This town is near a quiet bay.

Tips for using 湾

  • A loading bay is a separate English sense in which bay means a marked space where vehicles load or unload.

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