～船
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Counter suffix for counting ships. Attach to numbers: e.g., 『一船』 (issen, 'one ship'), 『二船』 (ni-sen, 'two ships'). Use with Sino-Japanese numbers (一, 二, 三...).
Theme
At a harbor festival, User meets Captain Tanaka, who is showing off his collection of model ships.
～船
～せん
counter for ships
Numbers & CountingMachines & Vehicles (～台)
Memory Hook
Imagine a ship sailing on the sea, and you count each one by saying 'sen' (sounds like 'sen' in 'sen-ship'). 'Sen' → ～船 (sen, 'counter for ships').
Cultural Note
In Japan, ships are an important part of transportation and culture, especially for islands like Hokkaido and Okinawa. You might hear 『三船』 (san-sen, 'three ships') in contexts like shipping or maritime events.
Forms
Base: ～船Counter suffix for counting ships. Attach to numbers: e.g., 『一船』 (issen, 'one ship'), 『二船』 (ni-sen, 'two ships'). Use with Sino-Japanese numbers (一, 二, 三...).