English–Japanese
“sea” in Japanese
How to say “sea” in Japanese
“Sea” in Japanese is 海 (umi).
Describes a broad expanse of salt water as a distinct natural area, especially in relation to a shore or other land.
Example sentences with 海
夏に海で泳ぎます。natsu ni umi de oyo gi ma su
I swim in the sea in summer.
朝の海は静かです。asa no umi wa shizu ka de su
The sea is calm in the morning.
Tips for using 海
- Japanese uses 海 (umi) without words equivalent to English "the" or "a," allowing one noun to describe either sea in general or a specific area understood from context.