How to say "maritime" in Japanese

• 臨海りんかいCommon
  no-adjectiveCovers the locational sense of 'maritime': situated on or facing the sea, like coastal or seaside places. It describes areas, facilities, or parks by the ocean rather than anything marine in nature.
• 海洋性かいようせい
  no-adjectiveCovers the character-of-the-ocean sense, close to 'marine' or 'oceanic': things marked by or belonging to the sea. Being less common, it is often not the first word a learner reaches for, and 'marine' contexts may suit it better.

Use 臨海 for 'maritime' meaning located at or near the sea, and 海洋性 for 'maritime' meaning marine or oceanic in character, though the latter is a less common choice.

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• 臨海りんかいcoastal
• 海洋性かいようせいmarine