tidal flat; tideland
Refers to the flat coastal area exposed at low tide, often rich in wildlife. Common in environmental and geographical contexts.
There are many crabs on the tidal flat.
This tidal flat is an important stopover for migratory birds.
A wide tidal flat stretches out at the mouth of the river.
My family dug for clams on the tidal flat.
In this area, a movement to protect the tidal flat is underway.
In the intense heat, the tidal flat completely dried out.
砂浜 is a sandy beach that stays above water, whereas 干潟 is a muddy or sandy flat that is submerged at high tide and exposed at low tide.
tidal flat; ebb tide beach
Standard kanji spelling; the only written form.
Compound of 干 (hi, 'dry' or 'ebb') and 潟 (kata, 'lagoon' or 'tidal flat'). The reading ひがた is a kun'yomi compound.