noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
place by the sea; seaside area
Refers to a location or area near the sea, often contrasted with 山手 (やまて, mountain side). Used as a noun or with の to modify another noun.
See also: 山手 (やまて)
この町の海手には小さな漁港がある。
There is a small fishing port on the seaside of this town.
海手の集落は津波の被害を受けやすい。
Seaside settlements are vulnerable to tsunami damage.