This is the 5032nd most frequent Japanese word.
舵
"舵" means "rudder" or "helm" used for steering a ship or boat.
Refers to the literal use of '舵' as the rudder of a ship.
船の舵を握ることは、航海を成功に導く鍵です。
Holding the ship's rudder is the key to a successful voyage.
Metaphorical use of '舵' as steering or guiding society.
社会の舵を取るリーダーが重要です。
A leader steering the course of society is crucial.
Symbolic use of '舵' to signify the direction or control in one's life.