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ざしょう 座礁
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Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive verb
1. running aground; being stranded; grounding; beaching​
Wikipedia definition
2. Ship grounding​Ship grounding is a type of marine accident that involves the impact of a ship on the seabed, and may cause damage to the submerged part of her hull and particularly the bottom structure, potentially leading to water ingress and to compromise of the ship's structural integrity and stability. Grounding, even without initial damage, induces extreme loads onto marine structures and is a marine accident of profound importance due to its impact: The loss of human life.
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Other forms
坐礁 【ざしょう】
Notes
坐礁: Rarely-used kanji form.

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