船
1. Meaning and Reading
- ship, boat
- Onyomi : せん
- Kunyomi : ふね
2. Kanji Explanation
- 舟 : boat
- 八 : cover
- 口 : box, cargo
Depicts a boat (舟) carrying a box (口) with a cover (八) placed over it, symbolizing a ‘ship’.
3. Example Words
船
ふね
boat
船が港に着いた。
The boat arrived at the port.
船長
せんちょう
captain
船長が指示を出す。
The captain gives instructions.