(しおかぜ)

しおかぜ
noun
sea breeze; ocean wind
1. sea breeze; ocean wind
wind blowing from the sea, often carrying the scent of salt
潮風(しおかぜ)気持(きも)ちいい。
The sea breeze feels nice.
潮風(しおかぜ)()たりながら散歩(さんぽ)する。
To take a walk while enjoying the sea breeze.
潮風(しおかぜ)(くるま)()びやすい。
Cars rust easily due to the salty sea air.

潮風(しおかぜ) evokes the atmosphere of coastal areas.

KANJI BREAKDOWN:

  • (しお) (tide, sea water, salt water)
  • (かぜ) (wind, breeze)

CHARACTERISTICS:

  • Carries the scent of salt ((しお)(かお)り)
  • Often described as refreshing ((さわ)やか)
  • Can cause rust and corrosion due to salt content

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 潮風(しおかぜ)()たる (to be exposed to the sea breeze)
  • 潮風(しおかぜ)(かん)じる (to feel the sea breeze)
  • 潮風(しおかぜ)(かお)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(うみかぜ)/海風(かいふう) (sea wind)
  • 浜風(はまかぜ) (beach wind)
  • (いそ)(かお)り (scent of the shore)