To make the most of your trip to the beach in Japan, it's essential to learn some useful beach-related words and phrases in Japanese. This article will help you to enrich your vocabulary and make your experience even more enjoyable. So, get ready to dive into Japanese beach vocabulary!
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How do you say Beach in Japanese?
In Japanese, the word "beach" can be translated as "海辺" (Umibe). The word is the combination of Beira [辺] and sea [海]. This word reflects the idea of a coastal area where the earth finds the sea or seaside.
In addition, there are some variations and synonyms to refer to the beach, such as:
- 海岸 (kaigan) - coast or shoreline
- 砂浜 (sunahama) - sand beach
- ビーチ (bīchi) - beach (word borrowed from English "beach")
These words can be used to describe different aspects or characteristics of a beach, but they all relate to the general concept of a beach.
Beach Vocabulary in Japanese
Now let's share some beach-related words for you to use on your trip:
Words related to the beach
- Beach (海辺) - Umibe
- Ocean (海) - Umi
- Areia (砂) - Suna
- Sol (太陽) - Sun
- Onda (波) - Nami
- Concha (貝殻) - Shell
- Shadow (日陰) - Hikage
- Towel (タオル) - Taoru
- Guarda-sol (日よけ) - Sunshade
- Beach chair (ビーチチェア) - Bīchichea
beach activities
- Nadar (泳ぐ) - Oyogu
- Diving (潜る) - Moguru
- Surf (サーフィンする) - Sāfin suru
- Sunbathing (日光浴をする) - Nikkōyoku o suru
- Building sand castles (砂の城を作る) - Suna no shiro o tsukuru
- Play beach volleyball (ビーチバレーをする) - Bīchibarē o suru
beach items
- Biquíni (ビキニ) - Bikini
- Maiô (水着) - Mizugi
- Sunga (men's swimwear) - Dansei-yō mizugi
- Sunglasses (サングラス) - Sangurasu
- Sunscreen (日焼け止め) - Hiyakedome
- Buoy (浮き輪) - Ukiwa
- Surfboard (サーフボード) - Sāfubōdo
- Beach hat (ビーチハット) - Bīchihatto
Phrases to Use at the Beach in Japanese
Where can I rent a surfboard?
サーフボードはどこで借りられますか？ Sāfubōdo wa doko de kariraremasu ka?
Where is the nearest beach?
一番近い海辺はどこですか？ Ichiban chikai umibe wa doko desu ka?
Can we swim here?
ここで泳いでもいいですか？ Koko de oyoide mo ii desu ka?
The water is cold?
水は冷たいですか？
Mizu wa tsumetai desu ka?
The sea is calm today.
今日、海は穏やかです。
Kyō, umi wa odayaka desu.
Where is the lifeguard?
ライフガードはどこにいますか？
Raifugādo wa doko ni imasu ka?
Is there a snack bar close by?
近くに軽食屋はありますか？
Chikaku ni keishokuya wa arimasu ka?
Can I use this parasol?
この日よけを使ってもいいですか？
Kono hiyoke o tsukatte mo ii desu ka?
