Japanese Word · Intermediate
船体
ship's hull
Pronunciation: [sẽ̞nta̠i]
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "ship's hull".
Example
船体に大きな日の丸を描いて、中立性を明確にすることで民間船舶の安全を確保したのであります。
By painting a large Japanese flag on the hull, they ensured the safety of civilian vessels by clearly demonstrating their neutrality.
Practice tips
- Practice 船体 out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.