スノーボード

すのーぼーど
noun
snowboard; snowboarding
sportstool
1. a snowboard (the board itself), or the sport of snowboarding
A loanword from English. Refers to both the snowboard as an object and to the sport of snowboarding. The sport is often abbreviated as スノボ in casual speech. As a verb-like expression, 'to snowboard' is スノーボードをする.
スノーボード()った
I bought a snowboard.
(ふゆ)スノーボード(たの)しむ
In winter I enjoy snowboarding.
I tried snowboarding for the first time, but fell many times.
I started snowboarding after being invited by a friend, but now I'm completely hooked.

A loanword for the snowboard and the sport. In casual speech, often shortened to スノボ.

Usage

Common collocations

Similar words

  • スノボ: casual abbreviation of スノーボード, very common in everyday speech.
  • スキー: skiing — uses two boards instead of one; a separate sport and word.
  • スノーボーダー: snowboarder — a person who snowboards.

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Neutral. The full form スノーボード is used in writing, media, and shop signs; in casual conversation スノボ is more common.