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How to say "skate" in Japanese

すけーと · sukēto

To "skate" in Japanese is スケートをする (sukēto o suru). A skating rink is スケート場 (sukētojō).

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Ways to say "skate" in Japanese

JapaneseWhen to use it
すけーと · sukētoSkating; ice skating.
すけーとをする · sukēto o suruTo skate.
すけーとぼーど · sukētobōdoSkateboard.

How to use it

Figure skating, フィギュアスケート, is very popular in Japan.

Skateboarding is スケボー (sukebō) for short.

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Questions

Is figure skating popular in Japan?

Yes. Japanese figure skaters have won many international medals, and competitions are widely watched on TV.

What is スケボー?

スケボー (sukebō) is short for スケートボード, a skateboard.

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