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.
近海で漁をする船が増えている。
The number of boats fishing in coastal waters is increasing.
その島は近海の美しいサンゴ礁で知られている。
The island is known for the beautiful coral reefs in its adjacent seas.
Horse mackerel are often caught in these coastal waters.
Small fishing boats are sailing through the coastal waters.
Coastal fishing has been carried out in this region for many years.