Japanese Conversation · Level 7
90 words
Japanese word
フェリー
Pronunciation
Romajiferī
Meaning
- nounferry
Example
そのフェリーは朝七時に出ます。so no fe rī wa asa shichi ji ni de ma su
That ferry leaves at seven in the morning.
More examples
このフェリーは車も運べます。ko no fe rī wa kuruma mo hako be ma su
This ferry can carry cars as well.
Core concept
Describes a vessel that carries people or vehicles across water as part of a regular route.
Common phrases
フェリーで行くfe rī de i ku
go by ferry
フェリーに乗るfe rī ni no ru
ride a ferry
フェリーを利用するfe rī o ri yō su ru
use a ferry
Similar words
渡し船watashibune: A boat that carries people across a river or other narrow stretch of water.
連絡船renrakusen: A vessel that connects ports or islands by carrying passengers across water.
Definition in Japanese
人や車などを乗せ、川や海を定期的に往復して運ぶ船。hito ya kuruma na do o no se kawa ya umi o tei ki teki ni ō fuku shi te hako bu fune
Word origin
The loanword フェリー (ferī) comes from English ferry, which traces back to Old English ferian, meaning "to carry or convey".
Usage tips
- In English, ferry also functions as a verb meaning to transport people or goods repeatedly between two places.