カヌー
かぬー
noun
canoe; canoeing
1.
canoe; canoeing
A light, narrow boat propelled by paddles. Also refers to the sport of canoeing, which includes both canoe and kayak disciplines in Japanese usage.
湖でカヌーに乗った。
I rode a canoe on the lake.
夏休みにカヌー体験に参加した。
I participated in a canoeing experience during summer vacation.
川の流れが穏やかなので、初心者でも安心してカヌーを楽しむことができる。
The river current is gentle, so even beginners can enjoy canoeing with ease.
From English "canoe." In Japanese sports terminology, カヌー is the umbrella term covering both canoe (kneeling, single-blade paddle) and kayak (sitting, double-blade paddle) disciplines. It is an Olympic sport, and Japan has competitive athletes in both categories.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- カヌーに乗る: to ride a canoe
- カヌーを漕ぐ: to paddle a canoe
- カヌー体験: canoeing experience
- カヌー競技: canoe sport, canoeing competition
SIMILAR WORDS:
- カヤック: kayak — a specific type with a closed deck and double-bladed paddle
- ボート: boat — a general term; in Japanese sports context, often refers to rowing
- 丸木舟: dugout canoe — a traditional carved-out log boat