water's edge; shore; waterside
Refers to the physical boundary where land meets water, such as a riverbank, lakeshore, or seashore.
I walked to the water's edge.
Small flowers were blooming at the waterside.
before landing; at the border; before entering the country
Only with reading みずぎわ
Used in contexts like immigration, customs, or quarantine to refer to measures taken at the point of entry, before people or goods enter the country. Reading is みずぎわ.
The government strengthened border control measures.
Stopping the virus at the border is crucial.
The waves were quietly washing up at the water's edge.
Measures were taken to stop the new virus from entering the country at the border.
Search-only kanji form; not a standard spelling.