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'.
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.
Direct loanword from 'coxswain', less common than コックス.
彼はコックスンとしてオリンピックに出場した。
He competed in the Olympics as a coxswain.
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.
舵手は重要な役割だ。
The coxswain is an important role.
コックスがうまく舵を取った。
The cox steered well.
コックスがクルーに指示を出した。
The cox gave instructions to the crew.
艇長が上陸を許可した。
The coxswain granted permission to go ashore.
Can also be used for the helmsman of a small boat, though less specific than 艇長.
舵手が船を岸に着けた。
The coxswain brought the boat to shore.