wharf in Japanese
wharf in Japanese is 波止場, 埠頭, 桟橋 — wharf means a structure built on a shore or riverbank where ships can dock to load and unload.
wharf in Japanese
波止場
Pronounced: hatoba
(nautical) An artificial landing place for ships on a riverbank or shore.
埠頭
Pronounced: futō
(nautical) An artificial landing place for ships on a riverbank or shore.
桟橋
Pronounced: sanbashi
(nautical) An artificial landing place for ships on a riverbank or shore.
What does "wharf" mean?
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noun A structure built on a shore or riverbank where ships can dock to load and unload.
"Fishermen unloaded their catch on the wharf at dawn."
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wharf in a sentence
- Fishermen unloaded their catch on the wharf at dawn.
- The old wharf has been converted into a row of restaurants.
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What is "wharf" in Japanese?
"wharf" in Japanese is 波止場, 埠頭, 桟橋. wharf means: A structure built on a shore or riverbank where ships can dock to load and unload.
How do you pronounce 波止場?
"wharf" in Japanese is 波止場, pronounced "hatoba".
How do you use "wharf" in a sentence?
Example: "Fishermen unloaded their catch on the wharf at dawn." In Japanese, "wharf" is 波止場, 埠頭, 桟橋.
Are there other ways to say "wharf" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "wharf": 波止場, 埠頭, 桟橋.
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