noun
small boat; craft
Refers to a small boat or watercraft, typically used in compound words rather than as a standalone noun. Common in terms like 競艇 (boat racing), 救命艇 (lifeboat), or 漁艇 (fishing boat).
救命艇は船の側面に取り付けられている。
The lifeboat is attached to the side of the ship.
彼は競艇の選手だ。
He is a boat racing athlete.