Japanese Conversation · Level 38
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Japanese word
海辺
Pronunciation
Romajiumibe
Meaning
- nounseaside
Example
夏は海辺で遊びます。natsu wa umi be de aso bi ma su
I play by the seaside in summer.
More examples
海辺の町で朝市が開かれます。umi be no machi de asa ichi ga hira ka re ma su
A morning market is held in the seaside town.
Core concept
Refers to the land beside the sea, including both the shoreline and nearby areas associated with it.
Common phrases
海辺に行くumi be ni i ku
go to the seaside
海辺で泳ぐumi be de oyo gu
swim in the sea
海辺のホテルumi be no ho te ru
seaside hotel
Similar words
海岸kaigan: The strip of land bordering the sea, often referring to the shoreline itself.
Definition in Japanese
海と陸が接するあたりや、その周辺の地域。umi to riku ga ses su ru a ta ri ya so no shū hen no chi iki
Word origin
海辺 (umibe) combines the native words 海 (umi, "sea") and 辺 (be, "edge"), forming a term for the area at the sea's edge.
Usage tips
- The English word seaside commonly appears in expressions such as seaside town and seaside resort, where it describes a place located beside the sea.
Other meanings
- beachnoun
- coastnoun