Translation guide
The upper edge of a boat's side. In Japanese, this is expressed with specific nautical terms, and the choice depends on context and boat type.
Referring to the top edge of the side of a boat or ship, especially in nautical or technical contexts.
舷 (げん) is the standard technical term and appears in compounds. 船縁 (ふなべり) is more colloquial and used for small boats. ガンネル is a direct loanword common in sailing and yachting circles.
Loanword from English 'gunwale', used in modern nautical contexts, especially in sailing or Western-style boats.
ガンネルに座る
to sit on the gunwale