入(い)り江(え)

いりえ
noun
inlet, cove, bay
geography
1. inlet, cove, small bay
A narrow body of water extending into the land from a larger body of water, such as an arm of the sea.
静(しず)かな入(い)り江(え)に船(ふね)が停泊(ていはく)していた。
Boats were anchored in the quiet inlet.
入(い)り江(え)の水(みず)は穏(おだ)やかで透(す)き通(とお)っていた。
The water in the cove was calm and clear.
この入(い)り江(え)は天然(てんねん)の良港(りょうこう)になっている。
This inlet serves as a natural harbor.

入(い)り江(え) refers to an inlet, cove, or small bay. 入(い)り means 'entering' and 江(え) means 'bay/inlet.'

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Cultural note

  • 入(い)り江(え) is often part of place names
  • Japan's complex coastline has many inlets and coves

Related Words

Related: 湾(わん) (bay (larger))
Related: 岬(みさき) (cape)
Compare: 海湾(かいわん) (bay)
Related: 港(みなと) (harbor, port)
Related: 浜(はま) (beach)
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Added 2026.1.14 19:37 · Revised 2026.10.10 22:29
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