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船
On'yomi
セン
SEN
Kun'yomi
ふね・ふな-
fune / funa
ship · boat
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of boat and phonetic. Boat advancing.
Symbolism
Ship, vessel, voyage. Represents ship.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
南船北馬
なんせんほくば
constant travelling; constant traveling; being on the move; constant travelling
白河夜船
しらかわよふね
being fast asleep (and totally unaware of what is going on around one); know-it-all manner; being fast asleep (and totally unaware of what is going on around one)
Proverbs & Idioms
船頭多くして船山に登る
せんどうおおくしてふねやまにのぼる
Too many captains will steer the ship up a mountain
Too many cooks spoil the broth
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 船 mean in Japanese?
船 means ship, boat.
How do you read 船?
On'yomi: セン (SEN). Kun'yomi: ふね、ふな- (fune, funa).
How many strokes does 船 have?
船 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 舟 (boat).
Is 船 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 船 (ship, boat) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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