also: まぼ
spread-out sail; full sail; downwind sailing
Nautical term for a sail fully extended to catch the wind, or sailing with the wind directly behind. Contrasts with 片帆 (a sail set at an angle).
See also: 片帆
The boat moves forward with its sail spread out to the wind.
真帆で走るときは風向きに注意が必要だ。
When sailing downwind, you need to pay attention to the wind direction.
Standard kanji spelling for this nautical term.
Rare reading; まほ is the usual pronunciation.
Compound of 真 (ま, 'true' or 'full') and 帆 (ほ, 'sail'). The reading まぼ is a rare voiced variant.