ハーレー
Hārē
In Japanese, the English phrase "harley" is translated as ハーレー (Hārē), referring to the brand of motorcycles produced by Harley-Davidson.
ハーレー is used to refer to the Harley-Davidson brand or motorcycles of that brand.
How do you pronounce it?
Hārē
Did you know?
- When writing ハーレー in katakana, the long vowel mark ー is essential because without it, the word would be pronounced 'hare', which means 'sunny' in Japanese.
- In Japan, the word ハーレー is often used as a shorthand for the entire 'American cruiser' style of motorcycle, even if the bike is not actually made by Harley-Davidson.
- While ハーレー refers to the brand, Japanese riders may use the term 鉄馬 ('iron horse') poetically to describe their machines.
Examples in context
- ハーレーダビッドソンでのツーリングを体験したいです。I'd like to experience a tour on a Harley Davidson.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to experience touring on a Harley Davidson using ハーレー.Tatoeba #6018370 by kalm, translation #6029123 by Huskion
- ハーレーダビッドソンはアメリカの伝説的なオートバイメーカーです。Harley-Davidson is a legendary American motorcycle manufacturer.
- ハーレーが欲しいです。Hāree ga hoshii desu.I want a Harley.
- 彼はハーレーに乗っています。Kare wa Hāree ni notte imasu.He rides a Harley.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their hobbies at a cafe.
- 大翔 Hiroto陽葵さんは何か趣味がありますか？Himari-san wa nanika shumi ga arimasu ka?Himari, do you have any hobbies?
- 陽葵 Himariハーレーを見るのが好きです。Hāree o miru no ga suki desu.I like looking at Harleys.
- 大翔 Hirotoかっこいいですよね。Kakkoii desu yo ne.They are cool, aren't they?
- 陽葵 Himariはい、すごくかっこいいです。Hai, sugoku kakkoii desu.Yes, they are very cool.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
