Translation guide
The English word 'shallows' refers to a shallow area of water, such as near a shore or in a river. In Japanese, there are several ways to express this, depending on the context and the type of water body.
Describing a place where the water is not deep, typically near the shore or in a river.
The most common and direct translation for 'shallows'. It refers to a shallow place in a river, lake, or sea.
子供たちは浅瀬で遊んでいた。
The children were playing in the shallows.
船が浅瀬に乗り上げた。
The boat ran aground on the shallows.
A more general phrase meaning 'shallow place'. It can be used for any shallow area, not necessarily a natural water body.
プールの浅い所で練習しましょう。
Let's practice in the shallow part of the pool.
Refers specifically to a gently sloping shore where the water remains shallow far from the beach. Often used to describe beaches.
この海岸は遠浅で、子供連れに人気だ。
This beach has a long shallow area, making it popular with families.