ローイング
rōingu
The English word "rowing" can be translated into Japanese as ローイング (rōingu) or 漕艇.
Meaning: the sport (noun)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| ローイング | rōingu | |
| 漕艇 | soutei | [so̞ːte̞ː] (narrow) |
This refers to the sport of rowing.
What does it mean word for word?
The formal term 漕艇 is composed of the kanji 漕, meaning "to row" and 艇, meaning "small boat".
Which one should you use?
The kanji form 漕艇 is a more formal, technical term often used in official sports organizations or academic contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
rōingu
Did you know?
- Japanese rowing terminology often uses the English word 'stroke' transcribed as ストローク, but refers to the rhythm and pace as ピッチ ('pitch').
- The word 艇 (tei) used in 漕艇 is also the same kanji used for the names of official government vessels or state-owned boats.
- In Japanese sports culture, rowing is often grouped under the broader term ボート競技 ('boat competition'), which includes both rowing and canoeing.
Examples in context
- 漕艇は力と協力を必要とする競技です。Rowing is a sport that requires strength and teamwork.
- 夏休みに友達と一緒にボート漕ぎに行きたいです。I want to go rowing with my friends during summer vacation.
- ボートの漕ぎ方を習いたいんです。I want to learn how to row a boat.
Example conversation
Two siblings are discussing their sports clubs.
- 陽葵 Himari陽太は今、何のスポーツをやってるの？Yōta wa ima, nan no supōtsu o yatteru no?Yōta, what sport are you doing now?
- 陽太 Yota最近はローイングに挑戦しているんだ。Saikin wa rōingu ni chōsen shite iru nda.I've been trying rowing lately.
- 陽葵 Himariローイングって、すごく大変そうだね。Rōingu tte, sugoku taihen sō da ne.Rowing seems really tough.
- 陽太 Yota大変だけど、すごく面白いよ。Taihen dakedo, sugoku omoshiroi yo.It's hard, but it's very interesting.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rowing” translations and entries 漕艇, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
