沿えん海かい

noun

coastal waters; inshore waters; sea along the coast

Refers to the sea area near the coast, often used in maritime, fishing, or environmental contexts.

• 沿えん海かいの漁ぎょ業ぎょう資し源げんを守まもる必ひつ要ようがある。

  We need to protect the fishery resources in coastal waters.

noun

coast; coastal area

Refers to the coastal land or region itself, rather than the water. Often used in compound terms like 沿海地域 (coastal region).

• 沿えん海かい地ち域いきでは津つ波なみへの備そなえが重じゅう要ようだ。

  In coastal areas, tsunami preparedness is important.