干潮

かんちょう
Alternative readings: ひしお
Frequency:
1

The lowest point of the tide cycle (low tide); the opposite of high tide, when more of the shore is exposed.

Noun

Examples

干潮の時間を確認して、海辺で貝を採りに行った。

I checked the low-tide time and went to the seaside to gather shellfish.

干潮時には船の出入りが制限されることがあるので注意が必要だ。

At low tide, vessel movements can be restricted, so caution is necessary.

満潮と干潮の差が大きい港では、潮汐表を見て作業時間を決める。

In harbors with a big difference between high and low tide, work times are set by consulting tidal tables.

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