VocabJLPT N1
seawater
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. seawater
  2. 2. saltwater
  3. 3. Seawater
This noun means seawater or ocean water, as opposed to fresh water. It is used in contexts such as marine science, swimming in the sea, or discussing the saltiness of the ocean.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The kid suddenly announced, "Seawater tastes like soup!"

Sentence 2

After my morning walk, the smell of sea breeze and salt water lingered on my clothes.

Sentence 3

On the trip, the seawater was so clear it caught me completely off guard!

Sentence 4

Hey, is it actually dangerous to drink seawater?

Sentence 5

With this design, doesn't the risk of seawater backflow still remain?