舟
KanjiJLPT N2
Boat
boat, ship
Mnemonic
Hull shape with a mast — a boat.
Details
The keyword for 舟 is boat. This kanji represents a small watercraft, typically referring to a simple, traditional vessel such as a rowboat or canoe rather than a large ship. It evokes the image of a modest craft used for crossing rivers, lakes, or coastal waters. In contrast to the kanji 船, which generally refers to larger ships, 舟 carries a more poetic and intimate sense of a small boat gliding across the water.
- On'yomi
- しゅう
- Kun'yomi
- ふね、ふな-、-ぶね