“Sea” in Japanese is 海 (うみ), pronounced umi.
Pronunciation
The word has 2 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
Sea or ocean. Marine Day (海の日) in July is a national holiday.
Example sentences
- 海に行きたいです。うみにいきたいです。I want to go to the sea.
- 海はとてもきれいでした。うみはとてもきれいでした。The sea was very beautiful.
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FAQ
How do you say sea in Japanese?
Sea in Japanese is 海 (うみ), pronounced “umi”.
How do you write sea in Japanese?
It's written 海 with kanji, or うみ in hiragana. Both are read umi.
Is 海 on the JLPT?
Yes. 海 (umi) is a common word at JLPT N5 level, so it's worth learning early.