English–Japanese
“gliding” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikassō
Example
選手が氷の上を滑走します。sen shu ga kōri no ue o kas sō shi ma su
The athlete glides across the ice.
How to say “gliding” in Japanese
“Gliding” in Japanese is 滑走 (kassō).
Describes smooth movement over a surface by sliding rather than stepping.
Example sentences with 滑走
スキー場では、周囲を確認してから滑走を始めます。su kī jō de wa shū i o kaku nin shi te ka ra kas sō o haji me ma su
At the ski resort, skiers check their surroundings before starting to glide.
Tips for using 滑走
- Japanese sports reports use 滑走 (kassō) for both a skier's run and a skater's movement, so the term covers the shared action rather than one particular sport.