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What is the Kanji for 'Boat'? | 舟

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Boat', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Boat' is 舟.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Boat

    Reading

    kunyomiふね

    fune

    ふな

    funa

    onyomiしゅう

    shuu

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    942

    Handwriting

As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of 7 other kanji:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ship

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sort, Carrier

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sail, Navigate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ship

    kanji

    Meaning

    Warship

    kanji

    Meaning

    Boat, Rowboat

    kanji

    Meaning

    Gunwale

Learn the Kanji

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 舟 mean?

舟 means 'Boat'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.