領海
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Base noun form. Refers to the sea area under a country's sovereignty, typically extending 12 nautical miles from the coastline. Example: 『日本の領海』 (nihon no ryoukai, 'Japan's territorial waters').
Theme
On a naval training ship, User, a junior officer, discusses maritime law with Captain Tanaka, an experienced commander.
領海
りょうかい
territorial waters
Locations & NavigationGeography & Landmarks
Memory Hook
Picture a ship sailing in waters marked by a 'leader' (領 ryō means 'territory') and 'sea' (海 kai means 'sea'). 'Leader-sea' → 領海 (ryōkai, 'territorial waters').
Cultural Note
『領海』 (ryōkai) is a key term in international law and politics, referring to the waters under a country's jurisdiction. Japan, as an island nation, has extensive territorial waters, and this concept is often discussed in news about maritime disputes or fishing rights.
Forms
Base: 領海Base noun form. Refers to the sea area under a country's sovereignty, typically extending 12 nautical miles from the coastline. Example: 『日本の領海』 (nihon no ryoukai, 'Japan's territorial waters').