湾(わん)

わん
noun
bay, gulf
1. bay, gulf, inlet
A body of water partially enclosed by land; a recessed coastal area.
東京(とうきょう)湾(わん)は大(おお)きな湾(わん)だ。
Tokyo Bay is a large bay.
湾(わん)に船(ふね)が浮(う)かんでいる。
Ships are floating in the bay.
湾岸(わんがん)地域(ちいき)は発展(はってん)している。
The coastal area is developing.
湾岸 = coast, waterfront

USAGE: 湾(わん) refers to a geographical feature where the sea curves into the land. It's often used in proper nouns for specific bays.

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Contrast: 海(うみ)
Contrast: 入江(いりえ)
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Added 2026.1.12 22:34 · Revised 2026.5.28 3:19
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