(すいへいせん)

すいへいせん
noun
horizon (over the sea)
nature
1. horizon, sea horizon
The apparent line where the sea meets the sky when viewed from the coast or at sea. Specifically refers to the horizon over water, as distinct from 地平線 (horizon over land).
水平線(すいへいせん)夕日(ゆうひ)(しず)んだ
The setting sun sank below the horizon.
(ふね)水平線(すいへいせん)()こう()えていった。
The ship disappeared beyond the horizon.
Looking from the hilltop, you can see the horizon stretching out in a straight line.

Usage

Japanese distinguishes between two types of horizon: 水平線(すいへいせん) is the horizon over the sea or ocean, while 地平線(ちへいせん) is the horizon over land (plains, desert, etc.). 水平線(すいへいせん) literally means "water-level line."

Common collocations

  • 水平線(すいへいせん)(しず): to sink below the horizon
  • 水平線(すいへいせん)()こう: beyond the horizon
  • 水平線(すいへいせん)()える: the horizon is visible