Helm in Japanese
In Japanese
操舵台
sōdadai
Definition
Definition in EnglishThe steering station of a ship, including the wheel and its supporting mechanism, where a person controls the vessel's direction.
Definition in Japanese舵輪やそれを支える仕組みがまとまった、船の進む方向を操作する台。
Example sentences
一時間も操舵台で舵を握ってたら、肩が痛くなってきた。
After an hour at the helm, my shoulders were beginning to ache.
現在地を確認する間、操舵台で代わりに舵を取っててくれる？
Take over at the helm for a minute while I check our position.
あの漁船を通り過ぎるまでは、操舵台でしっかり進路を保っててね。
Keep a steady hand on the helm while we pass that fishing boat.