船舶
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Noun referring to a vessel or ship. Used in formal or technical contexts, often for larger ships like cargo or passenger vessels. Example: 『船舶が港に着く』 (senpaku ga minato ni tsuku, 'The ship arrives at the port').
Theme
User and their friend Haruka are planning a weekend trip to a coastal town, discussing transportation options.
船舶
せんぱく
ship
Locations & NavigationTransport & Stations
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'ship' sailing on the sea. The word 『船舶』 (senpaku, 'ship') sounds like 'sen-paku' — think of 'sen' as in 'sentry' guarding the ship, and 'paku' like 'pack' full of cargo.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『船舶』 (senpaku, 'ship') is a formal term often used in maritime contexts, such as shipping industries or legal documents. For everyday conversation, people might use simpler words like 『船』 (fune, 'boat / Ship').
Forms
Base: 船舶Noun referring to a vessel or ship. Used in formal or technical contexts, often for larger ships like cargo or passenger vessels. Example: 『船舶が港に着く』 (senpaku ga minato ni tsuku, 'The ship arrives at the port').