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port, harbor
A place on the coast where ships load and unload.
港 refers to a port or harbor where ships dock, load, and unload.
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Pronunciation
In compound words, 港 often takes the on'yomi reading こう, as in 港湾 (harbor/port facilities).
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港湾 (port; harbor (formal/technical))
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船 (boat, ship)
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駅 (station)
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桟橋 (pier, wharf, jetty)
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コンテナ (container)
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岸壁 (quay wall)
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埠頭 (wharf)
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船着き場 (boat landing)
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ヨットハーバー (yacht harbor)