カヌー

かぬー

noun

canoe; canoeing

colloquialsports

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(みずうみ)でカヌーに乗(の)った。

I rode a canoe on the lake.

夏休(なつやす)みにカヌー体験(たいけん)に参加(さんか)した。

I participated in a canoeing experience during summer vacation.

川(かわ)の流(なが)れが穏(おだ)やかなので、初心者(しょしんしゃ)でも安心(あんしん)してカヌーを楽(たの)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(の)る: to ride a canoe
カヌーを漕(こ)ぐ: to paddle a canoe
カヌー体験(たいけん): canoeing experience
カヌー競技(きょうぎ): 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(まるきぶね): dugout canoe — a traditional carved-out log boat

Related Words

Compare: カヤック (kayak)

Compare: ボート (boat)

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