Meaning

Primary

Hull

Alternative

Ship Hull

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A boat's body is called the hull.

Reading

せんたい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 船体の三分の一

    one third of the hull

    船体の左右

    right and left of the hull

    船体のダメージ

    hull damage

Context Sentences

船体は大きかった。

The hull was big.

この船体は中古です。

This hull is used.

全ての船体を直すのには、少なくても一年かかります。

It takes at least a year to fix all of the hulls.

Kanji Composition