Translation guide
A flat, rocky area at the base of a sea cliff, formed by wave erosion. In Japanese, this is a technical term in geography and geology.
The flat, eroded rock surface at the foot of a sea cliff, exposed at low tide.
Standard technical term in geography and geology. Literally 'wave-eroded platform'.
波食台は、海岸の崖の下に見られる平らな岩場です。
A wave-cut platform is a flat rocky area found at the base of a sea cliff.
Alternative term, also common. Literally 'wave-eroded shelf'.
Less common variant, using 'sea' instead of 'wave'. May be encountered in older texts.
この地域の波食棚には、多くの潮だまりが見られます。
Many tide pools can be seen on the wave-cut platform in this area.
海食台は、波の侵食によって形成されます。
A wave-cut platform is formed by wave erosion.