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水平 (noun)

Refers to a state that is flat or parallel to the ground, like the surface of still water. It describes a horizontal position or the line of the horizon where the sky meets the sea.

💬 Example

"水平線が見えます。"

💡 Memory Tip

SUI (Water) + HEI (Hey, it's flat!) = Level like water.

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
横 フラット 平ら 平行 レベル
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'suiheisen' for a land horizon.

Using 'suihei' to mean 'smooth' (should be 'taira').

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