カナディアンカヌー

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Meanings

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noun

Canadian canoe

Refers to a type of canoe associated with Canada, typically an open canoe propelled with a single-bladed paddle. The term is a direct loan from English.

カナディアンカヌーで川かわ下くだりを楽たのしんだ。
We enjoyed going down the river in a Canadian canoe.

Variant with a middle dot, sometimes used for clarity.

カナディアン・カヌー

Similar words

カヌー
カヌー is a broader term for canoe in general, while カナディアンカヌー specifies the Canadian style.
カヤック
カヤック (kayak) is a different type of small boat, typically with a closed deck and a double-bladed paddle.

Etymology

Loanword from English 'Canadian canoe'.