tugboat in Japanese
tugboat in Japanese is タグボート, 曳船 — tugboat means a small, powerful boat used to tow or push larger ships, especially in harbours.
tugboat in Japanese
タグボート
Pronounced: tagubōto
(watercraft) A small, powerful boat used to push or pull barges or to help maneuver larger vessels.
曳船
Pronounced: eisen
(watercraft) A small, powerful boat used to push or pull barges or to help maneuver larger vessels.
What does "tugboat" mean?
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noun A small, powerful boat used to tow or push larger ships, especially in harbours.
"A tugboat nudged the cargo ship gently against the dock."
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- A tugboat nudged the cargo ship gently against the dock.
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What is "tugboat" in Japanese?
"tugboat" in Japanese is タグボート, 曳船. tugboat means: A small, powerful boat used to tow or push larger ships, especially in harbours.
How do you pronounce タグボート?
"tugboat" in Japanese is タグボート, pronounced "tagubōto".
How do you use "tugboat" in a sentence?
Example: "A tugboat nudged the cargo ship gently against the dock." In Japanese, "tugboat" is タグボート, 曳船.
Are there other ways to say "tugboat" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "tugboat": タグボート, 曳船.
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