みなと

Harbor, port

N4noun·minato

How to remember it

水 (みな, water) + 戸 (と, door) = a water-door where ships enter.

Example sentences

  • 船が港に着きました。

    ふねがみなとにつきました。

    The ship arrived at the harbor.

  • この港には多くの漁船がいます。

    このみなとにはおおくのぎょせんがいます。

    There are many fishing boats in this harbor.

Usage

Used for sea ports; 空港 is used for airports.

Related words

空港

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