N1
ゆうよく (yūyoku)
遊弋
to patrol; to cruise; to rove; to loiter (especially for ships, submarines, or large animals)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
This verb (often used as する動詞: 遊弋する) describes the act of moving slowly and aimlessly, or patrolling a specific area, typically used for ships, submarines, or sometimes large animals like sharks or eagles. It has a slightly formal or literary tone, implying a deliberate but unhurried movement.
📝 Example Sentences
潜水艦が敵の海域を遊弋していた。
The submarine was patrolling the enemy's waters.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "遊弋"!
不審船が沖合を_______いると、漁師が通報した。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「遊弋する」は、船などが特定の範囲をゆっくりと巡回したり、動き回ったりする様子を表します。「不審船」が「沖合をゆっくりと動き回っている」様子に最も適しています。
English: 「遊弋する」 describes a ship slowly patrolling or moving around a specific area. It best fits the image of an 'unidentified vessel' slowly moving around 'offshore'.
English: 「遊弋する」 describes a ship slowly patrolling or moving around a specific area. It best fits the image of an 'unidentified vessel' slowly moving around 'offshore'.
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