Translation and Meaning of: 汽船 - kisen

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 汽船 (kisen) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: kisen

Kana: きせん

Type: noun

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汽船

Translation / Meaning: steamship

Meaning in English: steamship

Definition: A ship used to transport passengers and cargo mainly across oceans, lakes, rivers, etc.

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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ

Explanation and Etymology - (汽船) kisen

The Japanese word 汽船 (kisen) is made up of the kanji 汽 (ki), meaning "steam", and 船 (sen), meaning "ship". Therefore, 汽船 can be translated as "steamship". The word is often used to refer to historic ships that used steam engines as a power source, such as the steamships that sailed Japan during the Meiji Era (1868-1912). Currently, the word 汽船 is used to refer to tourist ships offering tours on rivers and lakes in Japan.

How to Write in Japanese - (汽船) kisen

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Synonyms and Similar - (汽船) kisen

See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:

船舶; 蒸気船; スチームシップ

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Words containing: 汽船

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Words with the same pronunciation: きせん kisen

Example Sentences - (汽船) kisen

Below are some example sentences:

私たちは汽船で旅行する予定です。

Watashitachi wa kyosen de ryokou suru yotei desu

We plan to travel by steamboat.

We plan to travel by steamship.

  • 私たちは - We
  • 汽船で - By steamboat
  • 旅行する - Travel
  • 予定です - We plan

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Other words of the same type: noun

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側

Kana: かわ

Romaji: kawa

Translation / Meaning:

side; line; environment; part; (assistance) case

適用

Kana: てきよう

Romaji: tekiyou

Translation / Meaning:

applying

霧

Kana: きり

Romaji: kiri

Translation / Meaning:

fog

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

There are different ways of expressing the idea of "steamship" in the Japanese language.

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