クルーズ
kurūzu
The English phrase 'cruz' is translated into Japanese as クルーズ (kurūzu).
クルーズ refers to a voyage on a ship taken for pleasure.
How do you pronounce it?
kurūzu
Did you know?
- The term クルーズ is also used in Japanese 'cruise control' terminology for cars, though this is a technical application of the same English root.
- If you use クルーズ to describe a car or a slow walk, a Japanese speaker will likely be confused, as the word has become specialized for the travel industry.
- Japanese speakers may use クルージング to refer to the act of cruising in small private yachts or boats, rather than the organized tours implied by クルーズ.
Examples in context
- イギリスで生まれたクルスは、日本で活躍しています。Cruz, who was born in England, is active in Japan.
- 豪華なクルーズに行きたいです。Gōka na kurūzu ni ikitai desu.I want to go on a luxury cruise.
- 週末はクルーズで過ごしました。Shūmatsu wa kurūzu de sugoshimashita.I spent the weekend on a cruise.
- そのクルーズの予約は済みましたか？Sono kurūzu no yoyaku wa sumimashita ka?Have you finished the reservation for that cruise?
Example conversation
Yota and Yui are talking about their vacation plans.
- 陽太 Yota結衣、一緒にクルーズに行かない？Yui, issho ni kurūzu ni ikanai?Yui, do you want to go on a cruise together?
- 結衣 Yuiいいですね！どこに行くんですか？Ii desu ne! Doko ni iku n desu ka?That sounds great! Where are we going?
- 陽太 Yota地中海のクルーズを考えているよ。Chichūkai no kurūzu o kangaete iru yo.I'm thinking of a Mediterranean cruise.
- 結衣 Yui最高です！ぜひ行きたいです。Saikō desu! Zehi ikitai desu.That's the best! I definitely want to go.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry クルーズ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
