沿岸

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 沿岸 is read as えんがん and means “coast” and “coastal area”.
• Basic usage: It denotes waters along an island and coastal towns struck by strong winds.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 島の沿岸で / 沿岸の町
  • Use 島の沿岸で for a marine survey area and 沿岸の町 for settlements on the coast.