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coast in Japanese

coast in Japanese is 海岸 — coast means the land bordering the sea.

coast in Japanese

海岸
noun
Pronounced: kaigan
The edge of the land where it meets an ocean, sea, gulf, bay, or large lake. [from 14th c.]

What does "coast" mean?

  1. noun The land bordering the sea.
    "The coast road is lovely in summer, with views of the water all the way."
  2. verb To move forward without applying power, relying on existing momentum.
    "The cyclist stopped pedalling and coasted down the long hill into the village."
  3. verb To achieve something with minimal effort.
    "After a strong start, she coasted through the rest of the term."
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coast in a sentence

  • The coast road is lovely in summer, with views of the water all the way.
  • Fog drifted in and hid the whole coast from view.
  • The cyclist stopped pedalling and coasted down the long hill into the village.
  • Once the boat reached the harbour, it coasted gently up to the dock.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "coast" in Japanese?
"coast" in Japanese is 海岸. coast means: The land bordering the sea.
How do you pronounce 海岸?
"coast" in Japanese is 海岸, pronounced "kaigan".
How do you use "coast" in a sentence?
Example: "The coast road is lovely in summer, with views of the water all the way." In Japanese, "coast" is 海岸.
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