Boat in Japanese
"boat" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "boat". The most common choice is shown first.
舟View details →
Top pick
boat, ship
Reading: shuu
6 strokes
Where it comes from
Pictograph of boat.
What it carries
Boat, ship, voyage. Represents watercraft.
Related kanji for "boat"
船Details →艇Details →
boat
sen
Composed of boat and phonetic. Boat advancing.
small boat(also: rowboat)
tei
Composed of boat and court. Court boat.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for boat?
The most common kanji for "boat" is 舟, read as shuu. It means boat, ship. Related kanji: 船 (boat), 艇 (small boat).
How many strokes does 舟 have?
舟 has 6 strokes.