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Japanese word
ドック
Pronunciation
Romajidokku
Meaning
- noundock
Example
船がドックに入ります。fune ga do kku ni hai ri ma su
The ship enters the dock.
More examples
この港には大型船用のドックがあります。ko no minato ni wa ō gata fune yō no do kku ga a ri ma su
This port has a dry dock for large ships.
Core concept
Represents a prepared harbor area where a vessel enters so people can handle its cargo, service it, or keep it safely moored.
Common phrases
ドックに入るdo kku ni hai ru
enter dry dock
ドックで修理するdo kku de shū ri su ru
repair in dry dock
ドックから出るdo kku ka ra de ru
leave dry dock
Similar words
船渠senkyo: A technical term for a harbor structure used to receive vessels for cargo work, service, or mooring.
Definition in Japanese
船を入れて、荷物の積み下ろしや検査・修理をするための港湾施設。fune o i re te ni motsu no tsu mi o ro shi ya ken sa shū ri o su ru ta me no kō wan shi setsu
Word origin
ドック (dokku) entered Japanese from the English noun dock, whose earlier history includes Dutch dok, meaning an enclosed harbor area.
Usage tips
- The English expression dry dock names a dock from which water is removed so that the lower parts of a vessel can be inspected or repaired.