How to say "flagship" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- prenominal modifierCovers the figurative sense of 'flagship' — the top product, store, or company in a brand's lineup. A loanword, typically written in katakana in business and product-marketing contexts.
- 旗艦きかんnounThe original naval term: the ship carrying a fleet commander. It can also be used figuratively for a leading enterprise or institution, though that use is less common than the loanword.
Use 「フラッグシップ」 for a company's or brand's most advanced or important product; use 旗艦 for the naval sense, the ship commanding a fleet.
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