艇てい

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).

• 救きゅう命めい艇ていは船ふねの側そく面めんに取とり付つけられている。

  The lifeboat is attached to the side of the ship.

• 彼かれは競きょう艇ていの選せん手しゅだ。

  He is a boat racing athlete.