Translation guide
A tall vertical pole on a ship or boat that supports sails, rigging, or flags. Also used for similar structures on land (flagpoles, antenna masts).
The tall vertical spar on a sailing vessel that holds sails and rigging.
The most common and direct loanword for a ship's mast. Used in modern and technical contexts.
船のマストが折れた。
The ship's mast broke.
A native Japanese word literally meaning 'sail pillar'. More traditional or literary feel.
古い帆船の帆柱が遠くに見えた。
The mast of an old sailing ship was visible in the distance.
A tall pole used to fly a flag, on land or on a ship.
Standard word for a flagpole. Can be used for both land and ship contexts.
校庭の旗竿に国旗が掲げられている。
The national flag is hoisted on the flagpole in the schoolyard.
Loanword 'pole', often used for flagpoles in casual contexts.
A tall structure supporting antennas, power lines, or other equipment.
Steel tower, commonly used for transmission towers and large antenna masts.
山の上に大きな鉄塔が立っている。
A large steel tower stands on top of the mountain.
Direct loanword for antenna mast, used in technical contexts.
アンテナマストを設置する。
Install the antenna mast.
Generic word for pillar or pole. Can be used for smaller masts or supports, but less specific.
マスト is the standard modern term for a ship's mast. 帆柱 is more traditional and evokes the age of sail. In everyday speech about modern yachts or ships, マスト is preferred.
ヨットのマストが高くそびえている。
The yacht's mast towers high.
嵐でマストが壊れた。
The mast was damaged in the storm.
彼らは旗竿に旗を掲げた。
They raised the flag on the mast.
Attach the flag to the pole.
アンテナ用の柱を立てる。
Erect a pole for the antenna.