WORD DETAIL
巡航
じゅんこう
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure: In
巡航(じゅんこう), going a route巡and navigation航combine to denote cruising. - Basic usage:
巡航denotes a ship or aircraft proceeding steadily at a set speed or along a route.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Steady travel rather than necessarily tourism
- A sightseeing purpose requires context and is not inherent in the word.

