A narrow stone structure built into the sea to break waves and facilitate loading/unloading of ships. Often smaller than a 防波堤.
See also: 防波堤
A breakwater has been built at the entrance of the harbor.
The fishermen loaded the cargo onto the boat from the mole.
wharf; quay; pier; jetty
Standard kanji spelling for this term.
Alternate kanji spelling, less common than 波止.
Compound of 波 (wave) and 止 (stop), literally 'wave stopper'. The alternate spelling 波戸 uses 戸 (door/gate), possibly suggesting a gate-like structure against waves.