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Warship.


The word '艦' (kan) is used to refer to a type of ship, specifically a warship, within the context of its advanced features.

この艦は最新の技術が搭載されています。

This warship is equipped with the latest technology.


Here, '艦' denotes individual ships within a fleet ('艦隊'). It emphasizes the vessels that compose the formation.

艦隊は全ての艦が整列している状態です。

The fleet has all its ships in an organized alignment.


In this sentence, '艦' refers to a ship that has specific design characteristics, suggesting its use in a specialized naval context.

彼の設計した艦は軽量で強度も高いです。

The ship he designed is lightweight yet highly durable.