What does 境 mean?
境 is a Japanese noun meaning “boundary” or “dividing line” in English. It can also be translated as “state (of mind)” depending on context. It is written as 境 in kanji, さかい in hiragana, and sakai in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
川がこの二つの町の境になっている。
The river forms the boundary between these two towns.
彼は生死の境をさまよった。
He hovered between life and death.