礁しょう

noun

reef

Refers to a ridge of rock, coral, or sand near the surface of the sea. Often used in compound words like 珊瑚礁 (coral reef) or 暗礁 (hidden reef).

• 船ふねは暗あん礁しょうに乗のり上あげた。

  The ship ran aground on a hidden reef.

• この海かい域いきには多おおくの珊さん瑚ご礁しょうがある。

  There are many coral reefs in this sea area.