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2006.02.20

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Today's LessonCATEGORY: 混同しやすい言葉CATEGORY: ジャパニーズイングリッシュ
SAILBOAT vs. YACHT
（小型）ヨット vs. （大型で豪華な）ヨット、クルーザー

Explanation

  • A sailboat is a small boat with sails.

    A yacht is a larger, usually expensive boat with sails and/or a motor. It often has beds, a kitchen, a toilet, etc. for longer journeys.

    Be Careful! We don't usually use the word yacht like the Japanese ヨット to talk about smaller, less expensive sailboats.
  • sailboat とは、帆のついた小型の船のことです。

    yacht とは、もっと大きくて通常高価な、帆やモーターがついた船のことで、多くの場合長旅のためにベッドや台所、トイレなどがついています。

    注意：英語の yacht は、日本語の「ヨット」のように小型で価格がそれほど高くない帆船という意味では通常使いません。

examples

  1. I plan to use my summer bonus this year to buy a sailboat.
  2. My dream is to win the lottery, buy a yacht, and sail around the world.
  3. The wealthy businessman celebrated his birthday along with 15 guests on board his 20-meter yacht.

英会話レッスンWe wish you smooth sailing today!