large warship; giant battleship
Refers to a physically large military vessel, often with a sense of imposing size or power. Can be used literally or figuratively for something massive and formidable.
その巨艦は港に停泊していた。
The large warship was anchored in the harbor.
彼は巨艦のような存在感がある。
He has a presence like a giant battleship.
large-scale store; megastore
Compound of 巨 (kyo, 'huge') and 艦 (kan, 'warship'). The kanji combination directly conveys the meaning of a very large military ship.