舵・梶・楫・檝|かじkaji[1]atamadaka (head-high)
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Which spelling to use
舵舵 is the most common and standard written form. Beginners should use 舵 when writing this word.
梶梶 is a less common written form of 舵 and uses an outdated kanji. Beginners should use 舵 instead.
楫楫 is a less common written form of 舵 and uses an outdated kanji. Beginners should use 舵 instead.
檝檝 is a less common written form of 舵 and uses an outdated kanji. Beginners should use 舵 instead.
Definitions
- nounrudder; helm
Synonyms & antonyms
- SynonymラダーNeutralLoanword for a rudder, but in everyday use it usually means a ladder; only in technical contexts does it mean a rudder.
- Synonym方向舵ほうこうだNeutralTechnical term for the rudder that controls left–right direction; used mostly for aircraft.
Use 「舵」 for a ship's rudder and for steering or guiding figuratively, as in 「舵を取る」. For an aircraft's rudder say 「方向舵」. 「ラダー」 usually means a ladder and is only a technical word for a rudder.
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