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.
A loanword for the snowboard and the sport. In casual speech, often shortened to スノボ.
Usage
- As a sport: スノーボードをする (to snowboard), スノーボードに行く (to go snowboarding).
- As equipment: スノーボードを買う (to buy a snowboard), スノーボードを借りる (to rent a snowboard).
- A person who snowboards is a スノーボーダー.
Common collocations
- スノーボードをする: to go snowboarding
- スノーボードに行く: to go (to the slopes) to snowboard
- スノーボードを楽しむ: to enjoy snowboarding
- スノーボード教室: snowboarding class
- スノーボード大会: snowboarding competition
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.
Register
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.
Related Words
Related:
スノボ (casual abbreviation)
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スキー (skiing)
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スノーボーダー (snowboarder)