スキー

• Reading: スキー
• Romaji: sukii
• Pronunciation: /sɯ.kiː/

Meaning

Ski; skiing. The sport of gliding on snow using long runners attached to boots.

A loanword from English (or Norwegian) 'ski.' Used as both a noun (the equipment or the sport) and with する to form a verb (スキーをする, to ski). Japan has a strong skiing culture, especially in regions like Nagano and Hokkaido.

Examples

1. 冬休みに北海道でスキーをした。 I went skiing in Hokkaido during winter break.
2. スキー場は週末とても混んでいた。 The ski resort was very crowded on the weekend.
3. 子供のころからスキーが得意です。 I've been good at skiing since I was a kid.

Usage Guide

Context: sports, travel, leisure

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Borrowed from Norwegian/English 'ski,' which traces back to Old Norse 'skíð' (split wood). Entered Japanese during the early 20th century as winter sports gained popularity.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal