Japanese

かいめん
Meaning: sea level; sea surface
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

海
面

Example sentences

It is said that sea levels are rising due to the effects of global warming.
朝日の輝きが海面に反射していた。
The brilliance of the morning sun was reflected on the sea surface.
月の光が海面を銀色に染めている。
The moonlight is dyeing the sea surface silver.
トビウオが海面を飛んでいるのを見た。
I saw a flying fish flying over the surface of the sea.
湛然たる海面に月光が降り注いでいる。
Moonlight was pouring down on the calm and deep surface of the sea.
昇る朝日の光耀が海面に反射していた。
The radiance of the rising sun was reflected on the surface of the sea.

Usage Notes

Refers to the surface of the ocean. Often used in scientific or environmental contexts.

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