mast in Japanese
mast in Japanese is マスト, 帆柱 — mast means a tall upright pole that supports sails, an antenna, or other equipment.
mast in Japanese
マスト
Pronounced: masuto
(nautical, communications, aviation) A tall, slim post or tower, usually tapering upward, used to support, for example, sails or observation platforms on a ship, the main rotor of a helicopter, flags, floodlights, meteorological instruments, or communications equipment, such as an aerial, usually supported by guy-wires (except in the case of a helicopter). [from 9th c.]
帆柱
Pronounced: hobashira
(nautical, communications, aviation) A tall, slim post or tower, usually tapering upward, used to support, for example, sails or observation platforms on a ship, the main rotor of a helicopter, flags, floodlights, meteorological instruments, or communications equipment, such as an aerial, usually supported by guy-wires (except in the case of a helicopter). [from 9th c.]
What does "mast" mean?
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noun A tall upright pole that supports sails, an antenna, or other equipment.
"The sailors climbed the mast to untangle the rigging."
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noun Nuts such as acorns and beechnuts that have fallen and are used to feed animals like pigs.
"Pigs were once turned loose in the forest to fatten on mast."
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verb To fit a ship with a mast.
"The old fishing boat was re-masted before its next voyage."
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mast in a sentence
- The sailors climbed the mast to untangle the rigging.
- A radio mast towered over the hillside.
- Pigs were once turned loose in the forest to fatten on mast.
- The old fishing boat was re-masted before its next voyage.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "mast" in Japanese?
"mast" in Japanese is マスト, 帆柱. mast means: A tall upright pole that supports sails, an antenna, or other equipment.
How do you pronounce マスト?
"mast" in Japanese is マスト, pronounced "masuto".
How do you use "mast" in a sentence?
Example: "The sailors climbed the mast to untangle the rigging." In Japanese, "mast" is マスト, 帆柱.
Are there other ways to say "mast" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "mast": マスト, 帆柱.
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