(おき)

おき
noun
open sea, offshore
1. open sea, offshore
The area of the sea away from the shore.
The ship went out to sea.
An island is visible offshore.
A strong wind blew in from offshore.
漁師(りょうし)たち毎朝(まいあさ)(おき)()かう
The fishermen head out to sea every morning.

(おき) refers to the open sea or offshore area, away from the shore or coast.

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • (おき)()る: to go out to sea
  • (おき)()かう: to head offshore
  • (おき)から(かぜ)()く: wind blows from offshore

COMPOUNDS:

  • 沖合(おきあい): offshore area
  • 沖釣(おきづ)り: offshore fishing
  • 沖縄(おきなわ): Okinawa (same kanji, different reading)

CONTRAST:

  • (おき): open sea, offshore
  • (きし): shore, bank
  • (はま): beach
  • 海岸(かいがん): coast, seashore