Mnemonic
A boat alone can't cross the ocean. But nail a hut onto the deck for shelter and supplies, and now you've got yourself a real ship! The hut is what makes a boat seaworthy — sailors sleep, cook, and navigate inside it during endless weeks at sea.
Additional thoughts
Picture a humble rowboat with a small wooden hut hammered onto its deck. That single upgrade transforms it from a pond-crosser into an ocean-faring ship. Left side = boat, right side = hut.Quick recall
Stick a hut on a boat and you've built a ship fit for the open sea.Details
The keyword for 船 is ship. This kanji refers to a waterborne vessel used for transportation across rivers, lakes, or oceans. It encompasses boats and ships of all sizes, from small fishing boats to large seafaring vessels. In its broadest sense, it represents any craft designed to float and carry people or goods over water.
- On'yomi
- せん
- Kun'yomi
- ふね、ふな-