舵

かじ

Also written 檝, 梶, 楫

Meanings

1. Noun rudder; helm

Kanji

• 舵 rudder; helm; wheel. Read as かじ.

Common phrases

• 舵を切る (かじをきる) to change direction (of policy, etc.)
• 舵を取る (かじをとる) to steer a ship
• 舵を握る

Words containing 舵

• 舵取り (かじとり) steering (a boat)
• 面舵 (おもかじ) starboard (side of a ship)
• 取舵 (とりかじ) port (side of a ship)

And 11 more.

Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists