“Lifeboat” in Japanese
Short answer
Lifeboat in Japanese is “助け舟” (tasukebune). Full meaning: lifeboat; friend in need, helping hand, timely help.
Other ways to say “Lifeboat” in Japanese
救助船
kyuujosen lifeboat, rescue ship
救助艇
kyuujotei lifeboat, rescue boat
救命艇
kyuumeitei lifeboat
救命ボート
kyuumeibooto lifeboat
ライフボート
raifubooto lifeboat
救命いかだ
kyuumeiikada life raft, lifeboat
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