近海
Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
coastal waters; adjacent seas
Refers to the sea area near a coast or country, often used in contexts like fishing, navigation, or territorial waters.
The number of boats fishing in coastal waters is increasing.
The island is known for the beautiful coral reefs in its adjacent seas.
Usage patterns
- 近海で〈魚〉が獲れるto catch a certain kind of fish in coastal waters
Horse mackerel are often caught in these coastal waters.
- 近海を航行するto sail through coastal waters
Small fishing boats are sailing through the coastal waters.
- 近海漁業を行うto engage in coastal fishing
Coastal fishing has been carried out in this region for many years.