錨 (いかり, ikari) Japanese meaning: anchor | KotomoraThe ship dropped anchor in the harbor.
Usage patterns
錨を上げるto raise the anchor (weigh anchor)
The ship weighed anchor and left port.
錨を下ろすto drop/lower the anchor
Upon reaching the bay, the ship dropped anchor.
錨を巻くto wind up/reel in the anchor
The sailors began winding up the anchor.