Translation guide
A boat that moves primarily by wind power using sails. In Japanese, the most common term is ヨット, but it often implies a leisure or sport sailing boat. For traditional or larger sailing vessels, other terms are used.
A small to medium-sized boat with sails used for recreation or sport.
The most common word for a sailing boat, especially for leisure or sport. It can refer to both small sailboats and larger yachts.
I like to go sailing on weekends.
He bought a new sailing boat.
Literally 'sail ship', a more formal or technical term for a sailing vessel. Often used for larger or historical sailing ships.
An old sailing ship is anchored in the harbor.
A direct loanword from English 'sailing boat'. Less common than ヨット, but understood.
I went to watch a sailing boat race.
A historical or traditional Japanese boat with sails.
A very small sailing boat, often used for training or racing.
ヨット is the everyday word for a modern sailing boat used for leisure or sport. 帆船 is more formal and often refers to larger, traditional, or historical sailing ships. If you're talking about a small recreational sailboat, use ヨット.
I went out to sea on a sailing boat.
I'm building a model of a sailing ship.
The English phrase 'sailing boat' directly translated as 帆走ボート or 帆掛け舟 is not natural. Stick to ヨット or 帆船 depending on context.
弁才船は江戸時代に海運で活躍した。
Bezaisen were active in maritime transport during the Edo period.