Meaning

Primary

Drifting Ashore

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

Something has drifted to the point where it has arrived. Where do drifting things arrive? They arrive on shore (as they drift on top of water). That makes this word drifting ashore.

Reading

ひょうちゃく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

傷ついた赤ちゃん鯨が、とある砂浜に漂着するところを想像してみてください。

Imagine a wounded baby whale drifting ashore onto a sandy beach.

Kanji Composition