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Base noun form. Refers to a body of water partially enclosed by land, such as a bay or gulf. Used in geographical names and descriptions.
Theme

User and their friend Miyuki are planning a weekend trip to the coast and discussing scenic spots.

わん

bay, gulf, inlet

Nature & EnvironmentNatural Phenomena

Memory Hook

Imagine a 'wan' (湾 sounds like 'wan') shaped like a 'bay' where water curves inward. 'Wan' → 湾 (wan, 'bay').

Cultural Note

In Japan, bays like 『東京湾』 (Toukyou wan, 'Tokyo Bay') are important for ports and fishing. The word 『湾』 (wan, 'bay') is often used in place names to describe coastal inlets.

Forms

Base: 湾Base noun form. Refers to a body of water partially enclosed by land, such as a bay or gulf. Used in geographical names and descriptions.