noun, used as a suffix
Noun suffix used in compound words to indicate a type of ship or vessel. Not used as a standalone noun.
「貨物船」の「船」は、貨物を運ぶ船を意味する接尾辞です。
The 船 in 貨物船 is a suffix meaning a ship that carries cargo.
「客船」という言葉は、乗客を運ぶ船を指します。
The word 客船 refers to a passenger ship.