埠頭

ふとう
Alternative writings: ふ頭, 阜頭
Frequency:
1

A structure at the shore where ships dock for loading/unloading or boarding; a pier, wharf, or quay.

Noun

Examples

大型貨物船が埠頭に接岸して荷の積み下ろしが始まった。

A large cargo ship docked at the quay and began loading and unloading cargo.

夕方、埠頭を散歩して海風にあたった。

In the evening I walked along the pier and enjoyed the sea breeze.

埠頭で働く人々は安全帽を着用していた。

The people working on the wharf were wearing safety helmets.

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