Capsize in Japanese

Definition

Definition in EnglishOf a boat: to turn over in the water so that its bottom faces up.

Definition in Japanese船が水の上でひっくり返って、底が上になること。

Example sentences

• 初(はじ)めて乗(の)ったカヤックが、みんなの見(み)てる前(まえ)で、浜(はま)から二(に)メートルのところで転覆(てんぷく)した。🔊

  My kayak capsized two metres from the beach, in front of everyone — the first time I'd ever been in one.

• 急流(きゅうりゅう)でラフトが転覆(てんぷく)したら、ボートにしがみつくの？それとも岸(きし)まで泳(およ)ぐの？🔊

  What do we do if the raft capsizes in the rapids — hang on to it or swim for the bank?

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