漁船
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Noun meaning 'fishing boat'. It is a compound of 『漁』 (gyo, 'fishing') and 『船』 (sen, 'boat'). Used to refer to vessels specifically designed for catching fish, e.g., 『漁船が港にいる』 (gyosen ga minato ni iru, 'The fishing boat is in the harbor').
Theme
User and their friend Kaito are visiting a coastal town and discussing local sights, including the harbor where fishing boats are docked.
漁船
ぎょせん
fishing boat
Locations & NavigationTransport & Stations
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'gyo' (漁, fishing) boat sailing on the sea. 'Gyo' sounds like 'go' — you go fishing on a boat! 'Go fishing boat' → 漁船 (gyosen, 'fishing boat').
Cultural Note
In Japan, fishing is a traditional industry, and 『漁船』 (gyosen, 'fishing boat') are common in coastal areas. They are often seen in ports like 『築地市場』 (Tsukiji Shijou, 'Tsukiji Market') for delivering fresh seafood.
Forms
Base: 漁船Noun meaning 'fishing boat'. It is a compound of 『漁』 (gyo, 'fishing') and 『船』 (sen, 'boat'). Used to refer to vessels specifically designed for catching fish, e.g., 『漁船が港にいる』 (gyosen ga minato ni iru, 'The fishing boat is in the harbor').