フェリー

ふぇりー
noun
ferry
1. ferry, ferryboat
A boat or ship that regularly transports passengers, vehicles, and cargo across a body of water.
フェリーで島(しま)に渡(わた)る。
Cross to the island by ferry.
車(くるま)ごとフェリーに乗(の)れるから便利(べんり)だ。
It's convenient because you can take your car on the ferry.
北海道(ほっかいどう)まで飛行機(ひこうき)ではなく、フェリーでのんびり旅(たび)をした。
Instead of flying, I took a leisurely trip to Hokkaido by ferry.

CULTURAL NOTE:
Ferries are an important form of transportation in Japan, an island nation. They connect the main islands (本州(ほんしゅう), 北海道(ほっかいどう), 四国(しこく), 九州(きゅうしゅう)) and serve many smaller islands. Long-distance ferries often have cabins and restaurants, making them a popular budget travel option.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • フェリーに乗(の)る: to ride a ferry
  • フェリー乗(の)り場(ば): ferry terminal
  • 長距離(ちょうきょり)フェリー: long-distance ferry
  • 高速(こうそく)フェリー: high-speed ferry
  • 夜行(やこう)フェリー: overnight ferry
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