Japanese

すいへいせん
Meaning: horizon
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

水
平
線

Example sentences

The ship disappeared beyond the horizon.
太陽が水平線に沈んでいく様子はとても美しい。
The way the sun sinks below the horizon is very beautiful.
彼は、船が水平線の彼方に消えるまで見届けた。
He watched until the ship disappeared beyond the horizon.
水平線に沈む夕日が、空を真っ赤に染めている。
The setting sun sinking into the horizon is dyeing the sky deep red.
水平線に蜃気楼が現れた。
A mirage appeared on the horizon.

Usage Notes

Refers to the apparent line that separates earth from sky.

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