沖合
Meanings
1
off the coast; offshore; out at sea
Refers to an area of the sea away from the shore, but not necessarily the deep ocean. Often used in weather reports, fishing contexts, and news about maritime incidents.
The typhoon is expected to pass offshore.
Fishing boats are operating out at sea.
Usage patterns
- 沖合で〈動詞〉to do something out at sea/offshore
The fishing boats are operating out at sea.
- 沖合に〈物〉が見えるsomething can be seen offshore
A big ship can be seen out at sea.
- 沖合で地震が発生するan earthquake occurs offshore
An earthquake occurred offshore this morning.
- 沖合を航行するto sail through offshore waters
The cargo ship is sailing through the offshore waters.