Meaning

Primary

Military Vessel

Alternative

War Fleet

Word Type

noun

Explanation

What do a warship and a rowboat have in common? In wartime they're both considered military vessels.

Reading

かんてい
  • 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

Context Sentences

海軍の艦艇の乗組員が不足しています。

The crew of the navy’s war fleet is lacking.

Kanji Composition