We walked along the beach in the evening.
岸
beach
Kanji
Grade
Grade 3
Strokes
8 strokes
Radical
山部
On'yomi (Chinese Reading)
ガン
Kun'yomi (Japanese Reading)
きし
Nanori (Name Reading)
きし
Common Readings
ガン, きし
Example sentences
Immediately after the earthquake, a large tsunami struck the coast.
I crossed to the opposite shore of the river by boat.
He tied the boat to the shore.
The ship slowly moved away from the shore.
This island has a complex coastline.
The road curves gently along the coastline.
That region is known for its beautiful coastline.
Countries along the Mediterranean coast are known for their warm climate.
Swimming to the opposite bank of the river requires quite a bit of stamina.
Example Vocabulary
海岸
coast; seashore; beach
対岸
opposite shore
岸
shore; bank; coast
海岸線
coastline; shoreline
沿岸
coast; shore; coastal region
向こう岸
opposite bank; other side (of a river, canal, etc.)
川岸
riverbank; riverside
岸辺
shore; bank; seaside
傲岸不遜
arrogant; insolent; haughty
彼岸
Higan (Buddhist holiday), the other shore (nirvana)
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