～艘
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Counter suffix for counting ships, boats, or vessels. Attach to numbers: e.g., 『一艘』 (issō, 'one ship'), 『三艘』 (sansō, 'three ships').
Theme
User is visiting a port with a tour guide, Captain Tanaka, and they are observing ships in the harbor.
～艘
そう
counter for ships
Numbers & CountingMachines & Vehicles (～台)
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'so' (sounds like 艘 sō) many ships sailing together—it's the counter for ships. 'So' → 艘 (sō, 'counter for ships').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『～艘』 (sō) is used in maritime contexts, such as counting boats, ships, or vessels, often seen in fishing reports, naval terminology, or traditional festivals like boat races.
Forms
Base: ～艘Counter suffix for counting ships, boats, or vessels. Attach to numbers: e.g., 『一艘』 (issō, 'one ship'), 『三艘』 (sansō, 'three ships').