Refers to the land alongside a body of water such as a river, lake, or pond. Often used in literary or descriptive contexts.
I took a walk along the shore of the lake.
A small house stands on the bank of the river.
He lives by the lake.
I like taking a walk along the riverbank in the evening.
corner; remote country place
Usually written in kana; the kanji forms 辺 and 畔 are less common.
Kanji form specifically for waterside; less common than kana.
Kanji form; can be confused with other readings such as あたり or へん.
Irregular okurigana usage; rarely used.
Derived from classical Japanese; the exact origin is uncertain, but it has long been used to refer to the edge of a body of water.