1.
along the coast; coastal; seaside
Along or facing the sea — the strip of land running beside the coast. Often used attributively with の.
海沿いの道をドライブした。
I drove along the coastal road.
この町は海沿いにある。
This town is located along the coast.
海沿いのホテルに泊まって、窓から朝日を眺めた。
We stayed at a seaside hotel and watched the sunrise from the window.
Made of 海 (sea) + 沿い (along). Used attributively with の: 海沿いの〜.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 海沿いの道: coastal road
- 海沿いの町: seaside town
- 海沿いを走る: to run or drive along the coast
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 川沿い: along a river — the same 〜沿い pattern
- 海辺: seaside; beach — the place itself, rather than 'running along' it