Why is the word maru used on Japanese ships?

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 8/18/2019

There are several theories/explanations, among them the idea that 'maru' means circle; by attaching 'circle' to the name of a ship, you are affording the ship good luck by saying that it will leave port, sail, and return to port safely, thus completing the circle.

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