Translation of Japanese word "港" to English
港
みなと
[minato]
IPA: /minato/
Meaning
NounA place on the coast at which ships can shelter, or dock to load and unload cargo or passengers.
How to use
港 (minato) — 'port / harbor'. 港町 (minatomachi) — port town. 神戸港 — Port of Kobe. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
port / harbor
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 港
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): みなと
Romaji Transcription: minato
Example Sentences
港とは船が停泊できる場所です。
みなととは ふねが ていはく できる ばしょです。
A port is a place where ships can dock.
港とは船が停泊できる場所です。港は海にあります。
みなととは ふねが ていはく できる ばしょです。みなとは うみに あります。
A port is a place where ships can dock. The port is in the sea.
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Common phrases
- 港に入る— enter port
- 港町— port town
- 船が港に停泊する— ship anchors at port
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "港" mean?▼
The Japanese word "港" means "port / harbor" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "港"?▼
The word "港" is read as "みなと" (minato). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "港とは船が停泊できる場所です。".
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