This is the 10293rd most frequent Japanese word.
領海
Territorial sea.
Here, 領海 (territorial waters) is used as a noun to denote the specific legal maritime zones under a nation’s jurisdiction.
日本の領海は国を取り巻く水域を指します。
Japan's territorial waters refer to the water areas surrounding the country.
In this sentence, 領海 is used to describe the specific area where rules and regulations apply, focusing on the jurisdictional aspect.
領海内で漁業の規則が厳しい。
Fishing regulations are strict within the territorial waters.
Here, 領海 illustrates the boundary or limit of the maritime area belonging to a nation, utilized in an action scenario.