N1
ざしょう (zashō)
座礁
stranding (of a ship); running aground
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Primarily refers to a ship getting stuck on the seabed, reef, or shallow water. Can also be used metaphorically to describe a project or plan getting stuck or failing (暗礁に乗り上げる).
📝 Example Sentences
濃霧のため、船が岩礁に座礁した。
Due to thick fog, the ship ran aground on a reef.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "座礁"!
嵐の中、豪華客船が浅瀬で_______した。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 船が浅瀬や岩に乗り上げて動けなくなることを「座礁」という。
English: 'Zashō' refers to a ship getting stuck on shallow water or rocks and being unable to move.
English: 'Zashō' refers to a ship getting stuck on shallow water or rocks and being unable to move.
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