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航走 (こうそう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

航こう走そう

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Meanings

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noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

sailing; cruising; navigation

Refers to the act of a vessel traveling on water, often in a steady or purposeful manner. Can be used as a noun or as a suru-verb.

船ふねが静しずかな海うみを航こう走そうしている。
The ship is sailing on the calm sea.
ヨットが

湾わん

内ない

を

航こう

走そう

する

。

The yacht cruises within the bay.

Kanji

航navigate, sail, cruise
走run

Similar words

航こう行こう
航行 is a more common and general term for navigation or sailing, used for ships, aircraft, and spacecraft. 航走 is less frequent and specifically emphasizes the act of moving through water.
航こう海かい
航海 refers to a sea voyage or ocean navigation, often implying a longer journey. 航走 focuses on the physical act of sailing or cruising, without necessarily implying a long voyage.

Etymology

Compound of 航 (sailing, navigation) and 走 (running, moving). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination naturally conveys the idea of a vessel moving across water.