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waterside; waterfront; water's edge
The area near or along a body of water such as a river, lake, pond, or sea. Evokes a sense of proximity to water in a natural or scenic setting.
Combines 水 (water) + 辺 (vicinity, area). A versatile word that applies to any body of water — rivers, lakes, ponds, the sea. It has a slightly poetic or scenic quality and is commonly used in nature descriptions, tourism, and environmental contexts.
Common collocations
- 水辺の生き物 — waterside creatures
- 水辺の風景 — waterside scenery
- 水辺に住む — to live near the water
- 水辺の公園 — waterfront park