“Wharf” in Japanese
Short answer
Wharf in Japanese is “桟橋” (sanbashi). Full meaning: wharf, bridge, jetty, pier.
Other ways to say “Wharf” in Japanese
碼頭
maatou wharf, dock, landing place
波止場
hatoba wharf, quay, landing-stage, jetty
埠頭
futou pier, wharf, quay, dock
岸壁
ganpeki quay, wharf, jetty; wall-like shoreline, cliff wall
岸頭
gantou shore, wharf
船着き
funatsuki harbour, harbor, landing place, wharf, anchorage
棧橋
sanbashi wharf, bridge, jetty, pier
さん橋
sanbashi wharf, bridge, jetty, pier
さんばし
sanbashi wharf, bridge, jetty, pier
ふ頭
futou pier, wharf, quay, dock
乗り場
noriba place for boarding vehicles, bus stop, bus terminal, railway platform, taxi stand, jetty, wharf
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