舟艇
しゅ
う
て
い
Meanings
1
boat; watercraft
A somewhat formal or technical term for small to medium-sized vessels, often used in news reports, official documents, or military contexts. Covers a range of boats and small ships.
The rescue team headed to the disaster area by boat.
The Maritime Self-Defense Force's watercraft are conducting exercises.
Usage patterns
- 〈舟艇〉を操縦するto pilot/operate a boat
The crew piloted the boat toward the island.
- 〈舟艇〉が接岸するfor a boat to come ashore/dock
The boat docked safely.
- 〈舟艇〉で〈場所〉に上陸するto land at a place by boat
The unit landed on the beach by boat.