Translation of Japanese word "船" to English
船
ふね
[fune]
IPA: /ɸɯne/
Meaning
NounA water-borne vessel generally larger than a boat.
How to use
船 (fune) — 'ship / boat / vessel'. 船に乗る — board a ship. 客船 (kyakusen) — passenger ship.
🇬🇧 English
ship / boat
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 船
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ふね
Romaji Transcription: fune
Example Sentences
船で海を渡ります。
ふね で うみ を わたります。
I'm crossing the sea by ship.
船の旅は楽しかったです。
ふね の たび は たのしかったです。
The ship trip was fun.
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Common phrases
- 大きな船— big ship
- 船に乗る— board ship/boat
- 船で旅する— travel by ship
Frequency rank: #588 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "船" mean?▼
The Japanese word "船" means "ship / boat" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "船"?▼
The word "船" is read as "ふね" (fune). 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: "Refers to a vehicle that travels through the sea or a river.".
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