海うみ側がわ

noun

seaward side; side facing the sea

Refers to the side of something (a building, road, train seat, etc.) that is closer to or faces the sea. Often contrasted with 山側 (mountain side).

• このホテルの海うみ側がわの部屋へやは眺ながめがいい。

  The seaward-side rooms in this hotel have a good view.

• 電でん車しゃで海うみ側がわの席せきに座すわると、海かい岸がん線せんが見みえる。

  If you sit on the seaward side of the train, you can see the coastline.