also: かせん
riverboat; rivercraft
A boat used on rivers, typically smaller than seagoing vessels.
In the old days, they transported goods by riverboat.
この川舟は観光用に使われている。
This riverboat is used for sightseeing.
General term for boat or ship; 川舟 specifically refers to a riverboat.
Often used for small boats; 川舟 is a compound emphasizing river use.
Common kanji spelling for a riverboat.
Less common spelling; also has the reading かせん.
Rare Sino-Japanese reading of 河船.
Alternate spelling using 船 instead of 舟; both are used.
A native compound of 川 “river” and 舟 “boat,” with 舟 voiced to ぶね in the compound.