ヨット

• Reading: よっと
• Romaji: yotto
• Pronunciation: /jot.to/

Meaning

Yacht; sailboat. A boat propelled by sails, used for leisure or racing.

A loanword from Dutch 'jacht' via English 'yacht.' In Japanese, ヨット typically refers to small sailboats rather than luxury motor yachts. Common expressions: ヨットに乗る (to sail on a yacht), ヨットレース (yacht race), ヨット部 (sailing club). A popular marine sport in coastal Japan, especially around Shonan and Enoshima.

Examples

1. 海でヨットに乗るのが夢だ。 It's my dream to sail on a yacht in the ocean.
2. 週末にヨットレースを見に行った。 I went to watch a yacht race over the weekend.
3. 風が強い日はヨットが速く走る。 Yachts go faster on windy days.

Usage Guide

Context: marine sports, leisure, sailing

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Borrowed from Dutch 'jacht' (fast ship) via English 'yacht.' The Dutch word originally meant 'hunting ship,' referring to fast vessels used by the navy. Entered Japanese during the Meiji period with the introduction of Western sailing sports.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal