noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Nautical term for the right side of a ship or aircraft when facing forward. Often used with の to modify another noun.
Antonyms: 左舷 (さげん)
船の右舷にイルカが見えた。
We saw dolphins on the starboard side of the ship.
右舷の窓から港が見える。
You can see the port from the starboard window.
Compound of 右 (right) and 舷 (ship's side). The reading うげん is the on'yomi for both characters.