noun
water's edge; shore; waterside
Refers to the physical boundary where land meets water, such as a riverbank, lakeshore, or seashore.
水際まで歩いて行った。
I walked to the water's edge.
水際に小さな花が
Small flowers were blooming at the waterside.
noun
before landing; at the border; before entering the country
Only with reading みずぎわ
Used in contexts like immigration, customs, or quarantine to refer to measures taken at the point of entry, before people or goods enter the country. Reading is みずぎわ.
政府は水際対策を強化した。
The government strengthened border control measures.
ウイルスの水際での阻止が重要だ。
Stopping the virus at the border is crucial.