This is the 4532nd most frequent Japanese word.

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Cape; headland.


In this sentence, '岬' (misaki) refers to a geographical feature, specifically a 'cape', which is a prominent point of land extending into the sea.

この岬からは海が一望できます。

From this cape, you can see the ocean at a glance.


Here, '岬' is again used in the primary sense of a 'cape,' emphasizing its aesthetic and scenic qualities.

彼は岬の美しい景色を写真に収めました。

He photographed the beautiful scenery of the cape.


In this example, '岬' describes a specific part of the cape, the tip of it, highlighting physical properties like windiness.

岬の先端は風が強いです。

The tip of the cape is windy.