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渡し船
watashibune
Description
渡し船は、川や海の近い場所を行き来する小さな船です。
A 渡し船 is a small boat that travels across rivers or near the sea.
昔は橋がない所で、人や車を運ぶために使われました。
In the past, 渡し船 were used to carry people and vehicles where there were no bridges.
Meanings
渡し船watashibune
a ferry boat that carries people across a river or bay
川を渡すために渡し船に乗った。
I took the ferry to cross the river.
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Notes
- Etymology
渡し (crossing, from 渡す 'to carry across') + 船 (boat).
- Nuance
Suggests a small, traditional ferry, often nostalgic; フェリー is a modern larger ship.
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