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rudder in Japanese

rudder in Japanese is 舵, 方向舵 — rudder means a flat, hinged piece at the back of a boat or aircraft used to steer it.

rudder in Japanese

noun
Pronounced: kaji
(nautical) An underwater vane used to steer a vessel. The rudder is controlled by means of a wheel, tiller or other apparatus (modern vessels can be controlled even with a joystick or an autopilot).
noun
Pronounced: kaji
(aeronautics) A control surface on the vertical stabilizer of a fixed-wing aircraft or an autogyro. On some craft, the entire vertical stabilizer comprises the rudder. The rudder is controlled by foot-operated control pedals.
方向舵
noun
Pronounced: hōkōda
(aeronautics) A control surface on the vertical stabilizer of a fixed-wing aircraft or an autogyro. On some craft, the entire vertical stabilizer comprises the rudder. The rudder is controlled by foot-operated control pedals.

What does "rudder" mean?

  1. noun A flat, hinged piece at the back of a boat or aircraft used to steer it.
    "The captain turned the rudder hard to avoid the rocks."
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rudder in a sentence

  • The captain turned the rudder hard to avoid the rocks.
  • The pilot used the foot pedals to control the plane's rudder.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "rudder" in Japanese?

"rudder" in Japanese is 舵, 方向舵. rudder means: A flat, hinged piece at the back of a boat or aircraft used to steer it.

How do you pronounce 舵?

"rudder" in Japanese is 舵, pronounced "kaji".

How do you use "rudder" in a sentence?

Example: "The captain turned the rudder hard to avoid the rocks." In Japanese, "rudder" is 舵, 方向舵.

Are there other ways to say "rudder" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "rudder": 舵, 方向舵.

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