河岸かし

noun

riverbank; riverside

Refers to the land along a river. Often used in contrast with 川岸 (かわぎし), which is more common in everyday speech.

See also: 川岸 (かわぎし)

• 河岸かしに沿そって桜さくらが植うえられている。

  Cherry trees are planted along the riverbank.

noun

riverside market; fish market by the river

Historically referred to a market set up on a riverbank, especially a fish market. Now somewhat dated, but still understood in historical or local contexts.

• 江え戸ど時じ代だいには河岸かしで魚さかなの競せりが行おこなわれていた。

  In the Edo period, fish auctions were held at the riverside market.

noun

place; venue; spot

Slang-like extension meaning a place for activities, often used in set phrases like 河岸を変える (change venues). Not used as a general word for 'place'.

• そろそろ河岸かしを変かえて二に次じ会かいに行いこう。

  Let's change venues and go to the after-party.