Translation guide
A coxswain is the person who steers a boat and directs the rowers, especially in competitive rowing. In Japanese, the role is expressed with specific terms depending on context.
The person who steers the boat and commands the crew in competitive rowing.
Standard term for a coxswain in rowing. Literally 'helm hand'.
The person in charge of steering and commanding a small boat, such as a naval or coast guard vessel.
Used for the coxswain or commander of a small boat, especially in military or official contexts.
舵手 is the formal Japanese term, while コックス is a casual loanword often used in sports contexts. In everyday conversation about rowing, コックス is common, but in official documents or traditional settings, 舵手 is preferred.
The coxswain is an important role.
彼は大学のボート部で舵手を務めている。
He serves as the coxswain for the university rowing team.
Loanword from English 'cox', commonly used in rowing circles.
The cox gave instructions to the crew.
Direct loanword from 'coxswain', less common than コックス.
He competed in the Olympics as a coxswain.
The coxswain granted permission to go ashore.
Can also be used for the helmsman of a small boat, though less specific than 艇長.
The coxswain brought the boat to shore.
The cox steered well.