English–Japanese

“sea level” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikaimen

Example

海面が少し上がっています。kai men ga suko shi a ga tte i ma su

The sea level is rising slightly.

Illustration for 海面 (sea level)

How to say “sea level” in Japanese

“Sea level” in Japanese is 海面 (kaimen).

Describes the ocean's upper surface as a reference for its height or position.

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

Example sentences with 海面

潮の満ち引きで海面が変化します。shio no mi chi hi ki de kai men ga hen ka shi ma su

The sea level changes with the tides.

Tips for using 海面

  • In everyday reports, sea level often means an average reference height, while the actual sea surface rises and falls with tides and waves.

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