cape

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 岬 is an eight-stroke character meaning a cape; its kun-reading is みさき.
• Basic usage: 岬(みさき) means a cape or headland extending toward the sea.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• The tip of a cape and its inner side
  • 岬の先 means the tip of the cape. The expression identifies where the lighthouse stands.
  • 岬の内側 means the inner side of the cape, where the boat anchors away from the wind in the example. 先 and 内側 identify different positions at the same cape.