海峡
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Noun referring to a narrow body of water connecting two larger seas or oceans. Often used in geographical names and requires particles for grammatical roles, e.g., 『この海峡は狭い』 (kono kaikyō wa semai, 'This channel is narrow').
Theme
Two friends, Aiko and User, discuss travel plans and geography while looking at a map of Japan.
海峡
かいきょう
channel
Locations & NavigationGeography & Landmarks
Memory Hook
Picture a narrow 'channel' between two lands. The word sounds like 'kai-kyo' — think of 'kai' (sea) and 'kyo' (narrow passage) connecting seas!
Cultural Note
『海峡』 (kaikyō) is used to describe famous channels like the Tsugaru Strait (津軽海峡) or the English Channel (イギリス海峡). It's a common term in geography and navigation contexts in Japan.
Forms
Base: 海峡Noun referring to a narrow body of water connecting two larger seas or oceans. Often used in geographical names and requires particles for grammatical roles, e.g., 『この海峡は狭い』 (kono kaikyō wa semai, 'This channel is narrow').