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アトラクション Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word JLPT N1 Freq. Frequency Top 20,000 Meanings 1
noun
attraction ; amusement ride ; entertainment feature
Most often used for a ride, show, or crowd-drawing feature at a theme park, event, or tourist site; it is not usually used for physical or emotional 'attraction' between people.
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There were many attractions for children at the event venue.
Similar words 乗の り 物もの Means a vehicle or ride in general; アトラクション can include rides, shows, exhibits, and other entertainment features.
名めい 所しょ Refers to a famous place or sightseeing spot; アトラクション is more about a specific feature or entertainment element that attracts visitors.
魅み 力りょく Means charm or appeal in an abstract sense; アトラクション in Japanese usually refers to a concrete event or facility feature.
Etymology A katakana loanword from English 'attraction'; in Japanese it is commonly specialized toward entertainment, theme-park, event, or tourist attractions.
