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ヘルム

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Meanings

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noun

Refers to the steering mechanism of a ship; a nautical term. Less common than 舵 (かじ) in everyday contexts.

船せん長ちょうがヘルムを握にぎった。
The captain took the helm.

Similar words

舵かじ
舵 is the native Japanese word for 'rudder' or 'helm' and is more common in general use. ヘルム is a nautical loanword specifically for the steering mechanism.

Etymology

Borrowed from English 'helm'.