irihi edge of the reef

Part of Speech n2
    • edge of the reef
      • environment
      • Example 2530:
        O eva na sunsun batana irihi ge rapana namana.
        The corals stand at the edge of the reef or aside the deep ocean.
        Source: Sii 45W(Joy) 078
      • Example 2531:
        Goe ta kavekave kaakoo irihi, o vasu o kakaniva to tei nana irihi. Ge beam rake koa, eam repaa kavekave kaakoo teo matanea ahono bara rapana kasuana.
        Do not fish with nets at the edge of the reef, there are sharp stones at the edge of the reef. Or if you like, you go netting in the area where the seaweed starts growing, and near the beach.
        Source: Sii 47W 107-109

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  • See also:
    • kao irihi walk on the edge of the reef (a type of fishing); go fishing at the edge of the reef
    • kavekave kaakoo fish with nets somewhere
    • kapa ahe lift (stones) and recognise something
    • tatasu2 line fishing while standing of the on the edge of the reef