ディスコ
disuko[dʲisɨko̞̊]
The English word "disco" is translated into Japanese as ディスコ (disuko).
ディスコ refers to a discotheque or the specific disco genre of music. While ディスコ refers specifically to the disco genre or style, modern Japanese speakers are much more likely to use クラブ to refer to a nightclub where people go to dance.
Meaning: discotheque (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
disuko
Did you know?
- The term ディスコ is frequently paired with 'Eurobeat' music in Japan, a high-tempo electronic style that became the definitive sound of Japanese disco culture.
- During the economic bubble of the 1980s, ディスコ culture became a status symbol for 'OLs' or office ladies, who would change into glamorous outfits after work.
- While ディスコ peaked in popularity in the 1980s, Japan has seen a recent 'retro boom' where young people visit these clubs to experience 'bubble era' fashion and music.
Examples in context
- 彼女はディスコで一晩中、踊り続けた。She kept dancing at the disco all night.This sentence is useful for describing an activity performed at a ディスコ.Tatoeba #92094 by small_snow, translation #311617 by CM
- トムはディスコミュージックが好きだ。Tom likes disco music.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for the music genre ディスコ.Tatoeba #8662630 by small_snow, translation #6614099 by Eccles17
- １０時までに戻るという条件付きで、ディスコに行くことが許可された。She was allowed to go to the disco on condition that she was back by ten.This sentence is useful for describing permission to visit a ディスコ.Tatoeba #10855032 by bunbuku, translation #310058 by CK
- 今度の週末、ディスコに行きたいんだけど、行く？I want to go to a disco this weekend. Are you up for it?
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Ren and Misaki are talking about their plans for Friday night.
- 蓮 Ren今夜、一緒にディスコに行かない？Konya, issho ni disuko ni ikanai?Do you want to go to the disco together tonight?
- 美咲 Misakiいいけど、どこにあるの？Ii kedo, doko ni aru no?I'd love to, but where is it?
- 蓮 Ren駅の近くに新しいディスコができたんだ。Eki no chikaku ni atarashii disuko ga dekita n da.A new disco opened up near the station.
- 美咲 Misakiわかった、行ってみよう！Wakatta, itte miyou!Got it, let's go check it out!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “disco” translations and entries ディスコ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
