noun, noun, used as a suffix
warship; naval vessel
Refers to military ships, especially large combat vessels. Often used as a suffix in ship names (e.g., 戦艦, 巡洋艦).
その艦は横須賀港に停泊している。
The warship is anchored at Yokosuka Port.
戦艦大和は有名な日本の艦だ。
The battleship Yamato is a famous Japanese warship.