トウキョウドフト
tōkyō dorifuto
The phrase "tokyo drift" in Japanese is トウキョウドフト (tōkyō dorifuto).
トウキョウドフト refers specifically to the title of the movie about street racing in Tokyo. Separately, the informal term ドリフト (dorifuto) is used to refer to the act of drifting in general.
How do you pronounce it?
tōkyō dorifuto
Did you know?
- While ドリフト (dorifuto) is a loanword from English, the technique itself was popularized in Japan by professionals like Kunimitsu Takahashi and street racers long before the movie became a global hit.
- While ドリフト (dorifuto) is used for cars, Japanese has a separate word 漂流 (hyōryū) for 'drifting' at sea. Using the car term for a boat would sound bizarre to a native speaker.
- In Japan, the specific art of drifting is often linked to touge (mountain pass) racing, where drivers compete on narrow, winding roads rather than just city streets.
Examples in context
- Tōkyō Dorifuto wo miru no ga daisuki desu (東京ドリフトを見るのが大好きです)I really enjoy watching Tokyo Drift.
Example conversation
Hana and Kenta are talking about movies they like.
- 陽葵 Himari健太さんは、トウキョウドフトが好きですか？Kenta-san wa, Toukyou Dufuto ga suki desu ka?Kenta, do you like Tokyo Drift?
- 健太 Kentaはい、大好きです。Hai, daisuki desu.Yes, I love it.
- 陽葵 Himari私も大好きです。最高ですよね。Watashi mo daisuki desu. Saikou desu yo ne.I love it too. It's the best, isn't it?
- 健太 Kenta本当にそうですね。Hontou ni sou desu ne.It really is.
