舵だ手しゅ

noun

helmsman; steersman; coxswain

Refers to the person who steers a ship or boat. In rowing contexts, often used for the coxswain who directs the crew.

• 舵だ手しゅは船ふねの方ほう向こうを決きめる重じゅう要ような役やく割わりを担になっている。

  The helmsman plays an important role in determining the ship's direction.

• ボート競きょう技ぎでは、舵だ手しゅがクルーに指し示じを出だす。

  In rowing competitions, the coxswain gives instructions to the crew.