The curling competition that is currently being held at the Beijing Olympics, which became a hot topic at the time of the last Pyeongchang Olympics, caused a curling boom in Japan as well!
But do you all know the meaning of that unique shout? If you watch the curling game following knowing the meaning of the words, you will have more fun!
Popular at the Pyeongchang Olympics
Attracted a lot of attention at the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympicscurling..Issued by the Japan Women’s Curling Team“Sodane”The word became a buzzword award, and it seems that the curling population in Japan has increased.
Watching the curling game, I’m curious regarding the shouts made by the players.“Yap”or“War”What is the meaning of that shout? I looked it up with the history and rules of curling!
What is curling?
History of curling
Curling was born15th century scotland.. At that time, it was said that the game was played by sliding the stones of the river on the ice, and since 1998 it has officially become an official Olympic event.
The origin of the name “curling” is“Because it spins like curled hair when you slide a stone.”The theory seems to be influential.
Basic rules of curling
Slide the stone onto the ice and it’s regarding 40m away“House”The basic rule of curling is to get closer to a circle called.One set of offense and defense“End”The victory or defeat is decided by the 10th end.
When sliding the stone“Sweeper”A person called is rubbing ice with a brush, but it seems that rubbing the ice with a brush has the effect of melting ice particles, reducing friction and making the stone slippery.
What is the curling shout?
Occasionally fired during curling games“Yap” “War”Originally, the shouts such asEnglish languageThat’s right.
“Yap” is“Jesus” “Ya”Also called, once morest Sweeper“Sweep on the ice”It is an instruction.On the other hand, “War”“No” “Up”Also called“Stop sweeping on the ice”It has the meaning of the instruction.
Types of curling shouts
Types of shouts
There are many other terms used in curling besides “yap” and “war”. There are regarding 10 types, but the following 3 types are mainly used.
·hard
“Sweep more strongly on the ice”Instructions to Sweeper.
·clean
“Sweep lightly”Instructions to Sweeper. To remove the debris in front of the stone.
・ Harry
“Sweep faster”Instructions to Sweeper, which means.
What are the numbers that Sweeper says?
The numbers that Sweeper says during the match areStone speedis. Sweeper, who measures the speed of a stone with a stopwatch, must tell the “skip (thrower of the stone)” the number.
Also, SweeperWhere does the stone stop in the house?It also plays a role in predicting and telling Skip. In some cases, it is conveyed numerically.
Curling cannot be played without a shout
The shouts and numbers that fly around in curling games are packed with a lot of information for communication that is indispensable for the game.
In other words, curlingA game that cannot be done without a shoutWhat is it? You can’t tell what you’re saying just by hearing it, but it has an important meaning.
Is “Sodane” a shout?
Unique intonation is a dialect
Alongside the shouts during the match, the women’s curling team gathered a lot of attention during the Pyeongchang Olympics.“Sodane”The cute word.It was also chosen as a buzzword, but unlike the shoutsDialect widely used in Hokkaidois.
There were others!Cute dialect of Hokkaido
“Sodane” is also cute, but there are many other cute words in the Hokkaido dialect. Introducing a selection of cute Hokkaido dialects that have been attracting attention because of “Sodane”.
・ Nothing, nothing
Meaning “You are welcome” “It’s okay”
・ Wow
Meaning “messed up” or “can’t help”
・ Did you?
Meaning “See you once more” “Bye bye”
・ Noisy
Meaning “comfortable”
“Absurd” is usually a negative form“Not awkward”It seems to be used like this. As with “Waya”, it’s interesting that even negative words sound like Hokkaido dialects.
[Summary]What is the meaning of curling shouts?
The meaning of curling shouts that gives a glimpse of the deep world of curling.
If you just remember that “Yap” means “sweep” and “war” means “stop sweeping”, you may be able to enjoy the game even more!
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