舟
boat · ship
Details
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Pictograph of boat.
Symbolism
Boat, ship, voyage. Represents watercraft.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
呉越同舟
ごえつどうしゅう
bitter enemies in the same boat; rivals finding themselves together by chance; strange bedfellows; bitter enemies in the same boat
積羽沈舟
せきうちんしゅう
small things in sufficient quantity can have a large influence; a large pile of feathers sinks a ship; small things in sufficient quantity can have a large influence
Proverbs & Idioms
同舟相救う
どうしゅうあいすくう
Those in the same boat help each other
People in the same situation support one another
Poetry
わたの原 八十島かけて 漕ぎ出でぬと 人には告げよ あまのつり舟
Poem #11 from Hyakunin Isshu
由良のとを 渡る舟人 かぢを絶え ゆくへも知らぬ 恋の道かな
Poem #46 from Hyakunin Isshu
世の中は つねにもがもな 渚こぐ あまの小舟の 綱手かなしも
Poem #93 from Hyakunin Isshu
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 舟 mean in Japanese?
舟 means boat, ship.
How do you read 舟?
On'yomi: シュウ (SHUU). Kun'yomi: ふね、ふな-、-ぶね (fune, funa, bune).
How many strokes does 舟 have?
舟 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 舟 (boat).
Is 舟 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 舟 (boat, ship) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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