艦かん首しゅ

noun

bow (of a warship)

Specifically the forward part of a military vessel. For civilian ships, 船首 (せんしゅ) is more common.

• 艦かん首しゅに旗はたが掲かかげられていた。

  A flag was hoisted at the bow of the warship.

• 艦かん首しゅが波なみを切きって進すすむ。

  The bow of the warship cuts through the waves.