ほとり
Meanings
1
usually written using kana alone
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.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉のほとりに住むto live by the shore/bank of ~
He lives by the lake.
- 〈場所〉のほとりを歩くto walk along the edge of the water at ~
I like taking a walk along the riverbank in the evening.