海運
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Noun formed from 『海』 (kai, 'sea') + 『運』 (un, 'transportation'). Refers to shipping by sea, including cargo and passenger services. Example: 『海運会社』 (kaiun gaisha, 'shipping company').
Theme
User and their friend Aya are talking about global trade and logistics while watching a documentary on shipping.
海運
かいうん
marine transportation
Culture & SocietyWork & Business
Memory Hook
Think of 'kai' (海 umi means 'sea') and 'un' (運 un means 'transport') — sea transport. 'Kai-un' → 海運 (kaiun, 'marine transportation').
Cultural Note
Japan is an island nation heavily reliant on 『海運』 (kaiun, 'marine transportation') for trade and logistics. Major ports like Tokyo and Yokohama are key hubs for global shipping.
Forms
Base: 海運Noun formed from 『海』 (kai, 'sea') + 『運』 (un, 'transportation'). Refers to shipping by sea, including cargo and passenger services. Example: 『海運会社』 (kaiun gaisha, 'shipping company').