~船
~せん
sen
VocabularyLevel 53 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

~船 (~せん (sen)) means "counter for ships". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

counter for ships

Also : ship of ~ · vessel of ~

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Meaning ·

The word ~船 (~せん) means 'counter for ships'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of counter for ships.

Example Sentences

港に三隻の船が停泊しています。

みなとに さんせきの ふねが ていはくしています。

Three ships are anchored in the harbor.

救助に向かった船は二隻でした。

きゅうじょに むかった ふねは にせきでした。

Two ships headed out to the rescue.

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