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船
船 (readings: せん, ふね; Japanese kanji) means “ship / boat”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 船乗り (sailor).
What does 船 mean?
| Kanji | 船 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | ship / boat |
| Readings | せん, ふね |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 船
船 is read せん or ふね depending on the word.
Example words with 船
| Example | 船乗り (sailor) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14