1.
sea breeze; ocean wind
wind blowing from the sea, often carrying the scent of salt
潮風が気持ちいい。
The sea breeze feels nice.
潮風に当たりながら散歩する。
To take a walk while enjoying the sea breeze.
潮風で車が錆びやすい。
Cars rust easily due to the salty sea air.
潮風 evokes the atmosphere of coastal areas.
KANJI BREAKDOWN:
- 潮 (tide, sea water, salt water)
- 風 (wind, breeze)
CHARACTERISTICS:
- Carries the scent of salt (塩の香り)
- Often described as refreshing (爽やか)
- Can cause rust and corrosion due to salt content
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 潮風に当たる (to be exposed to the sea breeze)
- 潮風を感じる (to feel the sea breeze)
- 潮風の香り (the scent of the sea breeze)
POETIC USAGE:
Often used in literature and poetry to evoke seaside settings and nostalgia.
RELATED TERMS:
- 海風/海風 (sea wind)
- 浜風 (beach wind)
- 磯の香り (scent of the shore)