湖 畔(こはん)

こはん

noun

lakeside; lakeshore

geography

1. lakeside; lakeshore; shore of a lake

The area along the edge of a lake. Often associated with scenic views, resorts, and recreational activities.

湖畔(こはん)でキャンプをした。

We camped by the lake.

湖畔(こはん)のホテルに泊(と)まった。

I stayed at a lakeside hotel.

静(しず)かな湖畔(こはん)を散歩(さんぽ)しながら、鳥(とり)の声(こえ)を聞(き)いた。

While strolling along the quiet lakeshore, I listened to the birdsong.

Usage

A somewhat literary word often used in travel writing and scenic descriptions. 湖畔(こはん) evokes a peaceful, natural setting and is commonly associated with vacation spots and resort areas.

Common collocations

湖畔(こはん)のホテル (lakeside hotel)
湖畔(こはん)を散歩(さんぽ)する (to stroll along the lake)
湖畔(こはん)に建(た)つ (to stand by the lake)
湖畔(こはん)でキャンプする (to camp by the lake)

Similar words

湖岸(こがん): lakeshore — more technical, used in geography
岸辺(きしべ): shore, waterside — can refer to any body of water
畔(ほとり): beside, edge — poetic/literary term for the edge of water

Related Words

Compare: 湖岸(こがん) (lakeshore)

Compare: 岸辺(きしべ) (shore, waterside)

Compare: 水辺(みずべ) (waterside)

Compare: 湖上(こじょう) (on the lake)

Related: 湖面(こめん) (lake surface)

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Added 2026.3.18 17:01 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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