maru

Definition

A Japanese ship, especially a merchant ship.

Etymology

From Japanese 丸(まる) (maru, “circle; suffix used for ship names”).

Example Sentences

• "the Nippon Maru"
• "Intelligence Report […] It is possible that there may be an increase in the number of transports and marus."
• "Does the 9th Fleet have enough marus and warships to carry two divisions of troops and their supplies to Buna?"