How do you say "golf" in Japanese?

ゴルフ

gorufu

Noun Katakana

In Japanese, "golf" is ゴルフ (gorufu).

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Pronunciation

ゴルフ is written using katakana. Romanised as gorufu, it sounds roughly like "goh-roo-foo" to an English ear.

Writing and usage

Gorufu is katakana from English golf. This precision sport kept its English name in Japanese.

Example sentence

ゴルフはどこにありますか？

Gorufu wa doko ni arimasu ka?

Where is the golf?

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How to remember ゴルフ

Golf in katakana. Hitting balls across manicured courses.

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Questions about ゴルフ

How do you pronounce ゴルフ?

ゴルフ is romanised as gorufu. Say it roughly like "goh-roo-foo" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is ゴルフ formal or casual?

ゴルフ is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is ゴルフ written in Japanese?

ゴルフ is written using katakana. Gorufu is katakana from English golf.

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