Translation and Meaning of: 航海 - koukai
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 航海 (koukai) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: koukai
Kana: こうかい
Type: Noun
L: jlpt-n1
Translation / Meaning: candle; trip
Meaning in English: sail;voyage
Definition: Travel by boat on the sea.
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Explanation and Etymology - (航海) koukai
The word 「航海」 (koukai) is composed of two kanji: 「航」 and 「海」. The first kanji, 「航」(kou), means "navigation" or "sailing", relating to the idea of movement through a medium, especially water. This kanji carries the radical of navigation, which often appears in words associated with travel and maritime transport. The second kanji, 「海」(umi), translates as "sea" or "ocean." Together, they form the expression that means "maritime navigation" or simply "sea voyage."
The etymology of 「航海」 dates back to historical periods when navigation was the main form of connection between islands and continents in Japan, a country of archipelagos. This word captures the essence of maritime expeditions, which were crucial for trade, exploration, and cultural exchange throughout the centuries. The combination of the two ideograms resonates with the importance of the sea in Japanese culture and history.
In the modern context, "航海" is still widely used to describe maritime travel, both in commercial and recreational settings. In addition to its use in narratives about exploration and adventures, the term can be found in technical documents related to maritime transport and in literature that addresses themes of travel and discovery. Variants of the word may include terms like "海上航海" (kaijou koukai), which specifies navigation on the maritime surface, further underscoring the Japanese language's ability to adapt and specify concepts within its rich and historical vocabulary.
Synonyms and similar words
- 航行 (こうこう) - Navegação
- 航空 (こうくう) - Aviation (related to air transport)
- 航路 (こうろ) - Navigation path (shipping routes)
- 航跡 (こうせき) - Navigation trails (marks left by vessels)
- 航程 (こうてい) - Navigation distance (travel measurement)
How to Write in Japanese - (航海) koukai
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (航海) koukai:
Example Sentences - (航海) koukai
Below are some example sentences:
Kōkai wa bōken no hajimari desu
Navigation is the beginning of the adventure.
Travel is the beginning of an adventure.
- 航海 - means "navigation" or "sea voyage".
- は - topic particle, which indicates that the subject of the sentence is "航海".
- 冒険 - means "adventure" or "risk".
- の - possession particle, which indicates that "冒険" belongs to "航海".
- 始まり - means "beginning" or "start".
- です - verb "to be" in polite form.
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