スカイツリー
sukaitsurī
スカイツリー (sukaitsurī) is the Japanese name for Skytree, the broadcasting and observation tower in Tokyo, Japan.
スカイツリー refers specifically to the landmark tower located in Tokyo.
How do you pronounce it?
sukaitsurī
Did you know?
- The tower's design incorporates the traditional Japanese concept of sori, which is the graceful curve found in the eaves of ancient temples and shrines.
- While English speakers say 'visit' or 'go up', Japanese speakers often use the verb のぼる ('to climb') when talking about スカイツリー, despite the use of high-speed elevators.
- The name スカイツリー is a katakana transliteration of the English words 'sky' and 'tree', rather than a native Japanese name.
Examples in context
- そこからスカイツリーが見えるんです。You can see the Skytree from there.This sentence is useful for describing the visibility of the form スカイツリー from a certain location.Tatoeba #2629905 by WestofEden, translation #2629908 by WestofEden
- 東京スカイツリーは日本の象徴的な建造物です。The Tokyo Skytree is a symbolic construction in Japan.
- 私たちはスカイツリーの展望台から景色を楽しみました。We enjoyed the view from the Skytree observation deck.
- 今度、スカイツリーに行こうと思っている。I'm thinking of going to the Skytree next time.
- スカイツリーはとても高いですね。Sukaiturii wa totemo takai desu ne.The Skytree is very tall, isn't it?
- 明日はスカイツリーに行きたいです。Ashita wa Sukaiturii ni ikitai desu.I want to go to the Skytree tomorrow.
Example conversation
Yui and Ren are planning their sightseeing route in Tokyo.
- 結衣 Yui蓮くん、スカイツリーに行きたいです。Ren-kun, Sukaitsurī ni ikitai desu.Ren, I want to go to the Skytree.
- 蓮 Renいいですね。一緒に行きましょう。Ii desu ne. Issho ni ikimashō.That sounds good. Let's go together.
- 結衣 Yuiチケットはもう買いましたか？Chiketto wa mō kaimashita ka?Did you already buy the tickets?
- 蓮 Renいいえ、まだです。今から買いましょう。Iie, mada desu. Ima kara kaimashō.No, not yet. Let's buy them now.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
