Translation guide
The upper edge of a boat's side. In Japanese, this is expressed with specific nautical terms, and the choice depends on context and boat type.
Referring to the top edge of the side of a boat or ship, especially in nautical or technical contexts.
General term for the side or gunwale of a boat or ship. Used in compound words and technical contexts.
舷に手をかける
to put one's hands on the gunwale
Loanword from English 'gunwale', used in modern nautical contexts, especially in sailing or Western-style boats.
ガンネルに座る
to sit on the gunwale
Literally 'boat edge', a more descriptive term for the gunwale or side of a small boat. Common in everyday speech.
船縁につかまる
to hold onto the gunwale
Technical term for the side of a ship, including the gunwale area. Used in naval or shipbuilding contexts.
舷 (げん) is the standard technical term and appears in compounds. 船縁 (ふなべり) is more colloquial and used for small boats. ガンネル is a direct loanword common in sailing and yachting circles.
舷側を点検する
to inspect the ship's side (gunwale area)