Translation guide
A ship that accompanies and supports another vessel, often for protection, supply, or operational purposes. In Japanese, this concept is expressed through specific naval and maritime terms.
A ship that travels with and protects or supports another ship, especially in military contexts.
Standard term for an escort ship in the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. Used for vessels that protect other ships.
護衛艦が空母に随伴している。
An escort ship is accompanying the aircraft carrier.
Literally 'accompanying ship'. Used for a vessel that follows or escorts another, often in a fleet.
旗艦には数隻の随伴艦がついている。
The flagship has several consort ships with it.
A ship that runs alongside another, often for support or supply. Less common in military contexts.
伴走船が補給物資を運んだ。
The consort ship carried supplies.
A ship that provides logistical support, such as refueling or supply, to another vessel.
Supply ship. Commonly used for vessels that provide fuel, food, or other supplies.
補給船が漁船団に随行した。
The supply ship accompanied the fishing fleet.
Support vessel. A broader term that can include various types of assistance.
支援船が遭難船の救助に向かった。
The support vessel headed to rescue the distressed ship.
A ship that accompanies a royal or important vessel, often in historical or fictional settings.
Literally 'attendant ship'. Used in historical or literary contexts for a ship that accompanies a noble's vessel.
女王の船にはお供の船が何隻も続いていた。
The queen's ship was followed by many consort ships.
Archaic term for an attendant ship, used in classical or ceremonial contexts.
供奉船が神輿船を守っていた。
The attendant ships guarded the sacred palanquin ship.
The English phrase 'consort ship' does not have a single direct equivalent in Japanese. The appropriate term depends heavily on context (military, supply, historical). Using a generic word like 付き添い船 (tsukisoi-sen) would sound unnatural.