edge of a swamp; marshy shore
Refers to the area along the edge of a swamp or marsh. Often used in place names or descriptive contexts.
Reeds grew thickly along the edge of the swamp.
The village is located on the edge of a marsh.
Compound of 沢 (さわ, 'swamp, marsh') and 辺 (べ, 'vicinity, edge'). The reading べ is a rendaku form of へ.