洋 上(ようじょう)

ようじょう

noun

on the sea; offshore; on the ocean

1. on the sea; offshore; on the open ocean

The area on or above the open sea. Frequently used in contexts such as offshore wind power, naval operations, and marine incidents.

The wind grows stronger out at sea.

Line up wind turbines out on the sea.

Offshore wind power is expected to obtain steadier wind than onshore.

A somewhat formal noun for the open sea, most often heard now in 洋上(ようじょう)風力(ふうりょく)発電(はつでん) (offshore wind power).

海上(かいじょう): on the sea — more everyday and general; 洋上(ようじょう) emphasizes the open ocean, far from land

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Added 2026.7.9 12:19 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02

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