Japanese word

アトラクション

Pronunciation

Romajiatorakushon

Meaning

  • nounattraction

Example

この遊園地には人気のアトラクションがあります。ko no yū en chi ni wa nin ki no a to ra ku sho n ga a ri ma su

There is a popular attraction at this amusement park.

Illustration for アトラクション (attraction)

More examples

新しいアトラクションを目当てに、多くの人がこの遊園地を訪れます。atara shi i a to ra ku sho n o me a te ni ō ku no hito ga ko no yū en chi o otozu re ma su

Many people visit this amusement park for its new attraction.

Core concept

Refers to a designed experience that captures attention and gives visitors something enjoyable to take part in.

Common phrases

  • アトラクションに乗るa to ra ku sho n ni no ru

    ride an attraction

  • アトラクションを楽しむa to ra ku sho n o tano shi mu

    enjoy an attraction

  • アトラクションに並ぶa to ra ku sho n ni nara bu

    line up for an attraction

Similar words

乗り物norimono: A vehicle or device that visitors use for entertainment at an amusement facility.
催し物moyōshimono: A performance or event prepared to entertain an audience.

Definition in Japanese

遊園地やテーマパークで、来場者の興味を引き、楽しませるための設備や催し物。yū en chi ya tē ma pā ku de rai jō sha no kyō mi o hi ki tano shi ma se ru ta me no setsu bi ya moyō shi mono

Word origin

アトラクション (atorakushon) is borrowed from English attraction, from Latin attrahere, "to draw toward"; its Japanese use has become closely associated with amusement-park entertainment.

Usage tips

  • In English, attraction is broader than Japanese アトラクション (atorakushon), covering places such as museums and landmarks as well as rides and shows.

Other meanings

  • amusement ridenoun

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