干潟 Tidal Flat

Meaning

Primary

Tidal Flat

Alternative

Tideland

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A dry lagoon is a tidal flat.

Reading

ひがた

Explanation

The reading for 干 is an exceptional one. Just think to why the lagoon is dry. It's because of the heat (ひ) of the sun. Watch out for the rendaku.

Context

Context Sentences

交際一ヶ月記念の日に、干潟に潮干狩りに行ってきたの。

We went to a tidal flat to go clamming for the one month anniversary of our friendship.

Kanji Composition

1. 干

   かん Dry
2. 潟

   かた Lagoon