Translation guide
A toboggan is a long, narrow sled without runners, traditionally used for sliding downhill on snow. In English, it can also refer to the activity of riding one. This guide covers how to express the object and the activity in Japanese.
Referring to the long, flat-bottomed sled
Describing the action of riding a toboggan
Literally 'to ride a toboggan'. The most natural way to express the activity.
Toboggans are not a traditional Japanese sled; the typical Japanese sled is a wooden 'sori' with runners. Using 'トボガン' specifically refers to the Canadian-style flat sled.
The children are playing with a sled.
In winter, I often go tobogganing.
General term for sledding, using the verb 滑る (to slide). Can be used for tobogganing as well.
Let's go sledding this weekend.