岬

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 岬 is read みさき and means a cape or headland projecting into the sea.
• Basic usage: It is used for a headland with a lighthouse at its tip or a sheltered side where a boat can anchor.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Scope compared with 海岸
  • 海岸(かいがん) broadly refers to the coast where land meets the sea. 岬 focuses on a projecting part of that coastline.