Quick answer
航 is the kanji for "Fly / Sail / Cruise". A common reading is こう (kou). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Fly / Sail / Cruise
Also : Fly · Sail · Cruise · Navigate
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 航 represents 'NAVIGATE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of navigate.
On-reading: こう — sounds like 'ko' in 'coat'.
Example Sentences
航空会社に就職して、客室乗務員として働いています。
こうくうがいしゃにしゅうしょくして、きゃくしつじょうむいんとしてはたらいています。
I got a job at an airline and am working as a flight attendant.
長距離航海に備えて、十分な食料を用意しました。
ちょうきょりこうかいにそなえて、じゅうぶんなしょくりょうをようんいしました。
In preparation for a long voyage, I prepared sufficient food.
Vocabulary using 航
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