Translation guide
Pack ice refers to a large area of floating sea ice that has been driven together into a dense mass. In Japanese, this is typically expressed with specific terms for sea ice, and the most common equivalent is 流氷 (ryūhyō), meaning 'drift ice'. However, 'pack ice' can also be translated as パックアイス (pakku aisu) in technical contexts, or more generally as 海氷 (kaihyō) for 'sea ice'.
The most common meaning: a large mass of floating ice on the sea, often seen in polar regions.
This is the standard Japanese term for drift ice or pack ice. It refers to ice that floats on the sea and moves with currents and wind. Commonly used in weather reports and news about the Sea of Okhotsk.
流氷 is the everyday word for pack ice, especially in contexts like tourism or weather. パックアイス is a technical term used in oceanography or navigation. In casual conversation, 流氷 is preferred.
In Hokkaido, you can see pack ice in winter.
The pack ice has reached the shore.
A direct loanword from English, used in technical or scientific contexts. It specifically means pack ice as a dense mass of ice floes.
Pack ice is an obstacle to navigation.
A general term for sea ice, including pack ice, fast ice, etc. Used in scientific contexts.
The area of sea ice is decreasing.