Translation guide
A scull is a small, narrow boat propelled by one or more oars, often used in rowing sports or for recreation. This guide covers how to express this concept in Japanese.
Referring to the type of narrow racing or recreational boat propelled by oars, typically for one or two rowers.
The most common and direct loanword for 'scull' in the context of rowing sports. Used in competitive and recreational settings.
He is practicing in a single scull.
Literally 'scull boat', used to clarify the type of boat, especially when distinguishing from other rowing boats.
Sculls are very long and narrow.
A general term for rowing boats, including sculls. More formal and often used in the context of rowing as a sport.
Rowing competitions include sculling events.
Referring to the oar itself used in sculling, where each rower holds two oars.
Also used for the oar in sculling. Context usually makes it clear whether the boat or the oar is meant.
Row with a scull in each hand.
Explicitly 'scull oar', used when distinction from sweep oars is necessary.
Sculling oars are shorter than sweep oars.
Referring to the act of propelling a boat using sculls.
The standard phrase for 'to scull' or 'to row with sculls'.
She sculls every morning.
Loanword for the action of sculling, often used in sports contexts.
Improve sculling technique.
The word スカル can mean both the boat and the oar. Use スカル艇 for the boat or スカルオール for the oar if you need to be specific.