noun
ferry crossing; ferryboat
Refers to the crossing point, the boat, or the service. Often used in place names and historical contexts.
江戸時代には、ここに渡しがあった。
In the Edo period, there was a ferry crossing here.
対岸まで渡しで渡る。
Cross to the opposite bank by ferry.
suffix
Suffix attached to nouns indicating delivery or transfer of something, e.g., 金渡し (money delivery), 品渡し (goods delivery).
商品の渡しは来週になります。
Delivery of the goods will be next week.
鍵の渡しは管理人が行います。
The handing over of the key will be done by the caretaker.