うみ

Sea; ocean; beach

N5noun·umi

How to remember it

The kanji 海 depicts water (氵) + 毎; evokes vast spreading waters.

Example sentences

  • 夏休みに海へ行きました。

    なつやすみにうみへいきました。

    I went to the sea during summer vacation.

  • 海で泳ぐのは楽しいです。

    うみでおよぐのはたのしいです。

    Swimming in the sea is fun.

Usage

Common with へ (go to) or で (at); 海辺 means seaside.

Related words

浜辺

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