A geographical feature where water from the sea intrudes into the land, forming a curved or recessed area often characterized by calm waters, typically larger than a cove or inlet.
A distinct section of a coastline or river where the shape presents a recurring curve or indentation, influencing local marine environments and navigation.
A local term used to describe a specific part of a body of water that connects to the ocean, marked by its opening toward the sea and usually providing sheltered areas along its shores.
Example:
川は山から下ってに注いでいる。
A designated area along the coastline that provides protection for vessels from rough waters, allowing for the safe arrival, departure, and docking of ships, typically equipped with infrastructure for handling passengers and cargo.
A specialized body of water, often enhanced by human engineering, where ships can anchor safely, equipped with facilities for loading and unloading goods and passengers, as well as for the storage of products, fostering efficient transportation between land and sea.
A constructed marine environment that serves as a centralized location for shipping activities, featuring amenities that facilitate the transfer of cargo and people between ships and the shore, while also being shielded from the elements.
Example:
近代的な港湾施設がないために、多くの船積み業者が不便を被った。
The characteristic of being bent or shaped in a bow-like form, often used to describe coastlines or other geographical features that do not follow a straight line.
A state of alteration where an object or structure deviates from a straight line, creating an arched or rounded appearance.
The act or process of creating a curved shape, especially in contexts relating to physical structures or natural formations.
Example:
城からそのふもとをゆるやかに湾曲して流れる川全体が見えました。
An island located to the east of Fujian Province in China, consisting of the main island of Taiwan and its surrounding smaller islands, known for its rich agricultural production, including rice, sugarcane, tea, and bananas, as well as its developed industries such as sugar refining, papermaking, machinery, cement, and shipbuilding.
A region with a complex history of governance, beginning as part of the Chinese territory in 1683, becoming a Japanese colony after the First Sino-Japanese War, and returning to China in 1945, but later becoming a refuge for the Nationalist government after the Chinese Civil War.
An area with a significant cultural and ethnic diversity, primarily inhabited by Han Chinese, alongside indigenous peoples such as the Highlander tribes, and characterized by its major urban center, Taipei, and a population of approximately 23 million.
Example:
台湾料理はインド料理ほど辛くない。
A person who is a native or resident of Taiwan, an island located off the southeastern coast of China.
An individual who identifies culturally, socially, and politically with the people of Taiwan, encompassing diverse backgrounds and experiences.
A member of the population of Taiwan, often characterized by a mix of indigenous, Han Chinese, and other ethnic influences.