“Launching” in Japanese
Short answer
Launching in Japanese is “進水” (shinsui). Full meaning: (ship's) launching.
Other ways to say “Launching” in Japanese
発射
hassha firing (esp. a rocket or missile), launching, shooting, discharge, catapult; ejaculation
発刊
hakkan publication, issue, launching (a publication)
創刊
soukan foundation (of a newspaper, magazine, etc.), starting, launching, first publication
投入
tounyuu throwing in, inserting, depositing (e.g. a ballot); investment, commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.), injection, infusion; launching (a product into the market), introduction
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