Translation of Japanese word "海" to English
海
うみ
[umi]
IPA: /umi/
Meaning
NounA large body of salt water.
How to use
海 (umi) — 'sea / ocean'. 海に行く — go to the sea. 海辺 (umibe) — seaside / beach. 日本海 (Nihonkai) — Sea of Japan.
🇬🇧 English
sea / ocean
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 海
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): うみ
Romaji Transcription: umi
Example Sentences
海は深いです。
うみ は ふかい です。
The sea is deep.
海で泳ぎます。
うみ で およぎます。
I swim in the sea.
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Common phrases
- 海に行く— to go to the sea
- 海辺— seaside / beach
Frequency rank: #156 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "海" mean?▼
The Japanese word "海" means "sea / ocean" in English.
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The word "海" is read as "うみ" (umi). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A large expanse of water.".
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