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This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

Readings

Kana: はま、ハマ
Romaji: hama, hama
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

beach; seashore

2

captured pieces (in the game of go); captured stones

Note: abbreviation; word usually written using kana alone
See also: 揚げ浜
3

Yokohama

Note: abbreviation
See also: 横浜
4

riverbank; riverside

(Osaka-ben)
Note: archaism

Kanji

Readings: ヒン、 はま
Meanings: seacoast, beach, seashore

Example Sentences

(わたし)横浜(よこはま)(そだ)った。
➥I was raised in Yokohama.
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横浜(よこはま)(うつく)しい港町(みなとちょう)です。
➥Yokohama is a beautiful port town.
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(わたし)浜辺(はまべ)(はだ)()いた。
➥I tanned myself on the beach.
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浜辺(はまべ)(すな)(しろ)かった。
➥The sand on the beach was white.
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(ふね)横浜(よこはま)(たよ)()った。
➥The ship touched at Yokohama.
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(わたし)横浜(よこはま)()んでいる。
➥I live in Yokohama.
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