マスト
Meanings
1
Refers to the vertical pole on a ship that supports sails, rigging, or equipment.
A flag was hoisted on the ship's mast.
Usage patterns
- マストを立てるto raise/erect a mast
The crew worked together to raise the mast.
- マストが折れるfor a mast to break
The yacht's mast broke in the strong wind.
- マストに旗を掲げるto hoist a flag on the mast
At the ceremony, the national flag was hoisted on the mast.