Translation guide
A portable, round tent traditionally used by nomads in Central Asia. The Japanese word is a direct loanword from Russian or Mongolian, and the concept is generally understood through cultural context.
Referring to the traditional dwelling used by nomads in Mongolia and Central Asia.
ゲル is the standard term for traditional Mongolian yurts. ユルト is sometimes used for modern or non-Mongolian yurts, but ゲル is more widely recognized. In travel contexts, ゲル is preferred.
I stayed in a yurt on the Mongolian steppe.
A less common loanword from Russian/English. May be used in broader contexts, including modern glamping or non-Mongolian yurts.
A yurt was set up at the campsite.
A descriptive term meaning 'portable dwelling'. Used in explanatory or technical contexts, not in everyday conversation.
Nomads use portable dwellings.
In Mongolia, staying in a ger is common.