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Noun referring to the open sea or offshore waters. Used in contexts like 『沖へ行く』 (oki e iku, 'go to the open sea').
Theme
User and their friend Kaito are on a boat trip, talking about the ocean and fishing plans.
沖
おき
open sea
Nature & EnvironmentNatural Phenomena
Memory Hook
Imagine a ship sailing into the 'open sea' and shouting 'Oki!' as it reaches the vast waters. 'Oki' sounds like 'ocean key' — the key to the open sea!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『沖』 (oki, 'open sea') is often referenced in fishing, maritime navigation, and traditional songs like sea shanties. It symbolizes adventure and the unknown beyond the shore.
Forms
Base: 沖Noun referring to the open sea or offshore waters. Used in contexts like 『沖へ行く』 (oki e iku, 'go to the open sea').