Japanese dictionary
How to say "skate" in Japanese
スケートすけーと · 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
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| スケートすけーと · sukēto | Skating; ice skating. |
| スケートをするすけーとをする · sukēto o suru | To skate. |
| スケートボードすけーとぼーど · sukētobōdo | Skateboard. |
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.
Example sentences
- 冬はスケートをします。Fuyu wa sukēto o shimasu.I go skating in winter.
- スケート場に行きませんか。Sukētojō ni ikimasen ka.Would you like to go to the skating rink?
- フィギュアスケートをテレビで見ました。Figyua sukēto o terebi de mimashita.I watched figure skating on TV.
- 息子はスケボーが得意です。Musuko wa sukebō ga tokui desu.My son is good at skateboarding.
- スケート靴を借りました。Sukēto gutsu o karimashita.I rented skates.
- 初めてスケートをしました。Hajimete sukēto o shimashita.I skated for the first time.
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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