noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
place by the sea; seaside area
Refers to a location or area near the sea, often contrasted with 山手 (やまて, mountain side). Used as a noun or with の to modify another noun.
See also: 山手 (やまて)
There is a small fishing port on the seaside of this town.
Seaside settlements are vulnerable to tsunami damage.
Compound of 海 (うみ, sea) and 手 (て, direction, side). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word follows a common pattern for indicating location relative to a landmark.