Meaning

Primary

Boat

Alternative

Ship

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

ふね
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it should use the kun'yomi reading. When learning the kanji, you didn't learn that reading, so here's a mnemonic to help you with this word:

You're riding in a boat. It's great. Imagine it being the best time you've had in your life. You tell everyone: "This is fun, eh?" (ふね). You're on a Canadian ship, which is why you add the "eh" in there. Say this out loud wherever you are right now while imagining the sea smell, the wind, and the excitement of boats.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 船にある

    to be on the boat

    船に付ける

    to attach to the boat

    船に上がる

    to get onto the boat

Context Sentences

こちらは、四国に直行する船です。

This is a boat going straight to Shikoku.

次の船は、何時に出ますか?

What time is the next ship leaving?

船の上から見る日の出はきれいです。

The sunrise seen from the top of the ship is beautiful.

Kanji Composition