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沖合 (おきあい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word Freq. Frequency Top 50,000 Meanings 1
noun
off the coast ; offshore ; out at sea
Refers to an area of the sea away from the shore, but not necessarily the deep ocean. Often used in weather reports, fishing contexts, and news about maritime incidents.
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Fishing boats are operating out at sea.
Written forms 沖おき 合あい Usage 81%
Standard kanji spelling, common in news and general writing.
沖おき 合あ い Usage 19%
Variant spelling with okurigana; also common, but the shorter form is more frequent.
Kanji 沖 open sea, offing, rise high into sky Similar words 沖おき 沖 is a more general term for the open sea or offing, while 沖合 specifically emphasizes the area away from the coast.
沿えん 岸がん 沿岸 means 'coast' or 'coastal waters,' the area near the shore, contrasting with 沖合 which is farther out.
Etymology Compound of 沖 (oki, 'offing, open sea') and 合 (ai, 'interval, between'), referring to the area between the shore and the open sea.
