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[きし()]
kishi
noun

English Meaning(s) for 岸

noun
  1. bank; coast; shore

Definition and Synonyms for 岸

Bank sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
Synonyms: 土手, , 岸辺, 斜面
Bluff a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
Synonyms: , , 断崖
Shore the land along the edge of a body of water
Synonyms: , 岸辺, 沿岸

Meanings for each kanji in 岸

» beach

Categories 岸 is a member of

Bank a long ridge or pile
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Formation the geological features of the earth
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Incline an elevated geological formation
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 岸

Sample Sentences for 岸

Our boat drifted to shore on the tide.
The waves dashed the shore.
The ship was abreast of the shore.
The raft has drifted far off from the shore.
They drew their boat on the beach.

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