海域 (かいいき, kaiiki) Japanese meaning: sea area | KotomoraDolphins are often seen in this sea area.
The government began a survey of the new waters.
Usage patterns
〈場所〉の海域the waters off/around 〈place〉
The typhoon is approaching the waters near Okinawa.
危険な海域dangerous waters
海域に立ち入るto enter a sea area (often used of restricted or foreign waters)
Entering that sea area without permission is prohibited.
海域を航行するto sail through/navigate a sea area
The cargo ship navigated the waters safely.
This area is known as dangerous waters because of many reefs.
