Translation guide
The land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other large body of water.
The land along the edge of a sea, lake, or large river.
General word for shore, bank, or coast. Used for rivers, lakes, and seas.
I walked along the shore of the lake.
The boat reached the shore.
Seashore or coast. Specifically the land along the sea.
I like taking walks along the shore.
The hotel is on the shore.
Beach or sandy shore. Often used for recreational beaches.
In summer, we swim at the shore.
Water's edge, shore. Poetic or literary term.
I stood on the shore and watched the sunset.
Emphasizing the boundary between land and water.
Specifically the bank of a lake or river.
岸 (きし) is the most general term for shore, bank, or coast. 海岸 (かいがん) specifically means seashore or coast. 浜 (はま) refers to a beach, often sandy and used for recreation. Use 海岸 for the sea, 岸 for rivers or lakes, and 浜 for beaches.
Waves lap against the shore.
I fished from the shore of the river.