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How do you say "surfing" in Japanese?
サーフィン
saafin
In Japanese, "surfing" is サーフィン (saafin).
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Pronunciation
Pronounce saa-FIN, two syllables with a long held first vowel like a wave rolling in, then a quick final fin.
Writing and usage
サーフィン is written using katakana. It's a noun, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.
Example sentence
彼は大きな波に乗るのが大好きです。
kareha ooki na nami ni noru noga daisuki desu.
He loves surfing the big waves.
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How to remember サーフィン
Saafin holds a long 'saaa' like the sound of a wave building right before it breaks.
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- chess チェス chesu
- puzzle パズル pazuru
- painting 絵画 kaiga
- sculpture 彫刻 choukoku
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Questions about サーフィン
How do you pronounce サーフィン?
Pronounce saa-FIN, two syllables with a long held first vowel like a wave rolling in, then a quick final fin.
Is サーフィン formal or casual?
サーフィン 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 サーフィン written in Japanese?
サーフィン is written using katakana. Romanised, it reads as saafin.
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