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helmsman in Japanese

helmsman in Japanese is 舵手 — helmsman means the person who steers a ship.

helmsman in Japanese

舵手
noun
Pronounced: dashu
(nautical) A member of a ship's crew who is responsible for steering.

What does "helmsman" mean?

  1. noun The person who steers a ship.
    "The helmsman kept the boat steady through the rough waves."
  2. noun Figuratively, someone who leads or guides an organization or effort.
    "As helmsman of the party, he set its direction for a decade."
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helmsman in a sentence

  • The helmsman kept the boat steady through the rough waves.
  • As helmsman of the party, he set its direction for a decade.

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What is "helmsman" in Japanese?

"helmsman" in Japanese is 舵手. helmsman means: The person who steers a ship.

How do you pronounce 舵手?

"helmsman" in Japanese is 舵手, pronounced "dashu".

How do you use "helmsman" in a sentence?

Example: "The helmsman kept the boat steady through the rough waves." In Japanese, "helmsman" is 舵手.

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