艫ともともMeanings1nounsternRefers to the rear part of a ship or boat. Often contrasted with 舳先 (へさき, bow).See also: 舳先 (へさき)船ふねの艫ともに立たって、遠とおざかる港みなとを見みつめた。Standing at the stern of the ship, I gazed at the receding harbor.