Translation and Meaning of: 岬 - misaki

"岬" (romaji: misaki) is a Japanese term that refers to a specific geographical formation: a cape, or a point of land that extends outward from the mainland toward the sea. The word is used to describe places where the land visibly stands out in the water, creating a point that often serves as a natural landmark. These locations can have geographical, historical, or even spiritual significance, depending on the local culture.

Etymologically, 「岬」 is composed of the kanji 「岬」, which in modern Japanese is read as みさき (misaki). However, the oldest and Chinese origin of the character refers to the concept of an elevated surface (indicated by the radical for "mountain" 山) that meets the sea. This etymological root emphasizes the geographical aspect of the term, where land and ocean meet prominently.

In the cultural context, places called "misaki" often mark landscapes of impressive natural beauty and can be popular areas for tourism, photography, and outdoor exploration. Being locations that can be seen from afar, they often serve as navigation references for maritime travel. Traditionally, certain "misakis" may be shrouded in myths or local beliefs, acting as lasting reminders of the blend between nature and human culture.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 崖 (Gake) - cliff
• 海岸 (Kaigan) - coast, shoreline
• 海辺 (Umibe) - Seaside, beach
• 海岸線 (Kaigansen) - Coastline
• 海岸地帯 (Kaigan chitai) - Coastal zone
• 海浜 (Kaihin) - Beach, coastal region
• 海岸部 (Kaiganbu) - Coastal area
• 沿岸 (Engan) - Coastal margin, adjacent coast
• 岬 (Misaki) - Cape, land's end
• 岬先 (Misaki-saki) - Cape Point
• 岬端 (Misaki-buta) - end of the cable
• 岬の先端 (Misaki no sentan) - Tip of the peninsula
• 岬の突端 (Misaki no toppan) - Protruding point of the cable
• 岬の先 (Misaki no saki) - end of the cable
• 岬の先っぽ (Misaki no sakippo) - Cabo tip
• 岬の先端部 (Misaki no sentanbu) - End part of the cable
• 岬の先端地帯 (Misaki no sentan chitai) - Cable end area
• 岬の先端部分 (Misaki no sentan bubun) - Portion of the end of the cable
• 岬の先端地域 (Misaki no sentan chiiki) - Cape's tip region
• 岬の先端部分地域 (Misaki no sentan bubun chiiki) - Cape Point regional area
• 岬の先端地方 (Misaki no sentan chihou) - End area of the cable
• 岬の先端部分地方 (Misaki no sentan bubun chihou) - Proportional zone at the end of the cable
• 岬の先端地帯地方 (Misaki no sentan chitai chihou) - Coastal area of the cape's tip
• 岬の先端部分地帯地方 (Misaki no sentan bubun chitai chihou) - Regional zone of the tip of the cape