海峡 (かいきょう, kaikyou) Japanese meaning: strait | KotomoraThe Strait of Dover lies between England and France.
The strait is narrow and has a fast current.
Usage patterns
〈場所〉海峡the Strait of 〈place〉
The Tsugaru Strait separates Honshu and Hokkaido.
海峡を渡るto cross a strait
We crossed the strait by ferry.
海峡に架かる橋a bridge spanning a strait
You can see the large bridge spanning the strait.
