noun
Pacific coast
Refers to the coastal areas along the Pacific Ocean, commonly used in geographic, economic, and news contexts.
日本の太平洋沿岸には大きな港が多い。
There are many large ports along Japan's Pacific coast.
Refers to the Sea of Japan coast, contrasting with the Pacific side.
Compound of 太平洋 (Pacific Ocean) and 沿岸 (coast, shore).