English–Japanese

“row” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikogu

Example

ボートをこぎます。bō to o ko gi ma su

I row a boat.

Illustration for こぐ (row)

How to say “row” in Japanese

“Row” in Japanese is こぐ (kogu).

It centers on using repeated strokes with an oar or paddle to make a boat move across the water.

Full entry for こぐ: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with こぐ

向かい風の中、二人でこぎました。mu ka i kaze no naka futa ri de ko gi ma shi ta

The two of us rowed against the wind.

Tips for using こぐ

  • The verb こぐ (kogu) applies to both rowing and paddling, so the exact English choice depends on whether the tool is an oar or a paddle.

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