水平線
Meanings
1
Specifically the line where the sea or a large body of water meets the sky. Compare 地平線 for the horizon over land.
See also: 地平線
The sunset sinking below the horizon is beautiful.
The ship disappeared beyond the horizon.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉が水平線に沈むfor something (e.g. the sun) to sink below the horizon
The setting sun is sinking below the horizon.
- 水平線が見えるto be able to see the horizon
From on the boat, you can clearly see the horizon.
- 水平線の向こうに〈物〉が見えるto see something beyond the horizon
An island can be seen beyond the horizon.