🇯🇵 How to say

“sea” in Japanese

海うみ
Illustration of "sea" in a Japanese cultural setting
A family stands on a sandy beach, looking out at the vast, sparkling blue sea where a distant sailboat glides by under a bright sun.

Usage note

This is a basic and common word for both the sea and the ocean, and it's often associated with summer vacations and beach trips in Japan.

Examples

  • 夏に海に行きます。

    I go to the sea in summer.

  • 海はとても青いです。

    The sea is very blue.

  • これは海の写真です。

    This is a picture of the ocean.

Quick check

What does "海" mean?

  • A. sea
  • B. bird
  • C. phoenix
  • D. hair

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