洋上
Meanings
1
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
on the sea; offshore; maritime
Refers to something happening, located, or operating on the open sea or ocean, often in contrast to land or coastal areas. Common in news and technical contexts.
Offshore wind power is one form of renewable energy.
The ship encountered a storm on the open sea.
Usage patterns
- 洋上で〈動詞〉to do something out on the sea
A rescue operation was carried out at sea.
- 洋上に〈物〉が浮かぶfor something to float on the open sea
A large ship was floating on the open sea.