English–Japanese
“rocky shore” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiiso
Example
磯で波の音を聞きます。iso de nami no oto o ki ki ma su
I listen to the sound of the waves on the rocky shore.
How to say “rocky shore” in Japanese
“Rocky shore” in Japanese is 磯 (iso).
Describes a waterside area where exposed rocks form the shore and distinguish it from a sandy beach.
Example sentences with 磯
台風の後は、磯に海藻がたくさん打ち上げられます。tai fū no ato wa iso ni kai sō ga ta ku sa n u chi a ge ra re ma su
After a typhoon, a lot of seaweed washes up on the rocky shore.
Tips for using 磯
- A sandy beach is usually called a beach in English, whereas 磯 (iso) specifically points to a rocky shore and can bring to mind tide pools and coastal life.