Japanese symbol for “tonnage”
船腹
せんぷく
Romaji: senpuku
side or bottom of a ship; ship's hold; bottoms; shipping
In Japanese, tonnage is 船腹, read せんぷく (senpuku).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n side or bottom of a ship; ship's hold; bottoms; shipping; tonnage; freight space
Written forms: 船腹、舟腹. Readings: せんぷく、ふなばら.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “tonnage”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 噸数 | とんすう tonsuu | tonnage |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 船長 | せんちょう senchou | ship's captain; skipper |
| 風船 | ふうせん fuusen | balloon (toy or decoration) |
| 漁船 | ぎょせん gyosen | fishing boat |
| 船舶 | せんぱく senpaku | vessel; ship; shipping |
| 造船 | ぞうせん zousen | shipbuilding |
| 船橋 | ふなばし funabashi | pontoon bridge; floating bridge |
| 空腹 | くうふく kuufuku | empty stomach; hunger |
| 満腹 | まんぷく manpuku | full stomach; filling one's stomach; eating one's fill |
See also: Chinese symbol for “tonnage”.
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