御座船
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Meanings
1
noble's boat; boat reserved for nobles
archaic
Historical term for a boat used exclusively by nobility or high-ranking officials, often in the context of the Edo period or earlier.
In the Edo period, the shogun traveled down the river in a noble's boat.
2
pleasure boat; houseboat
archaic
Archaic term for a roofed pleasure boat, similar to 屋形船. Used for leisure outings on rivers or lakes.
See also: 屋形船
Nobles of old enjoyed cherry-blossom viewing from a pleasure boat.