noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
landward; on the landward side
Refers to the side facing the land, often used in contrast with the seaward side (海側). Common in contexts like buildings, coastal areas, or ships.
The landward-side rooms in this hotel don't have an ocean view.
I stood on the landward side of the ship and waved.
Compound of 陸 (riku, 'land') and 側 (gawa, 'side'). The reading りくがわ follows the standard rendaku voicing of かわ to がわ in compounds.