Translation and Meaning of: スチュワーデス - sutyuwa-desu
The word 「スチュワーデス」 (sutyuwa-desu) refers to the profession of flight attendant in Japanese. This term is an adapted derivation from the English "stewardess," which describes a woman who cares for engers on aircraft. The etymology of the word traces back to English, where "steward" means someone who takes care of or manages, and the addition of the suffix "-ess" indicates the female gender of the occupation. With the rise of commercial aviation in the 20th century, the need for trained professionals to ensure the safety and comfort of engers became vital, leading to the popularization of this term in Japan.
The use of the term 「スチュワーデス」 (sutyuwa-desu) became common in Japan, especially during the 1980s when air travel was rapidly expanding. The growth of Japanese airlines led to greater visibility of flight attendants, who were often associated with a high standard of service and style. Flight attendants play distinct roles, which include not only attending to engers' needs but also ensuring safety during flights and providing essential information. This made the term synonymous with hospitality and professionalism.
Variations and Synonyms
Although "スチュワーデス" (sutyuwa-desu) is widely used, there are other related expressions that enrich the aviation vocabulary in Japan. Some of them include:
- 「キャビンアテンダント」 (kyabin atendanto) - whose meaning is "cabin attendant" and is a gender-neutral term used to refer to both men and women in the same role.
- "フライトアテンダント" (furaito atendanto) - which means "flight attendant", is a generic term that applies to all cabin crew .
These variations reflect the evolution of language and roles within aviation. The choice of words such as 「スチュワーデス」 (sutyuwa-desu) or its alternatives may depend on the context and the target audience, but they all share a common element: the dedication to service and care for engers during flights.
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Synonyms and similar words
- キャビンアテンダント (Kyabin Atendant) - Flight attendant (more formal term)
- フライトアテンダント (Furaito Atendant) - Flight attendant (more informal term)
- CA (Shī Ē) - Abbreviation for flight attendant
Related words
Romaji: sutyuwa-desu
Kana: スチュワーデス
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n2
Translation / Meaning: flight attendant
Meaning in English: stewardess
Definition: Occupation of a woman who provides service on airplanes.
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How to Write in Japanese - (スチュワーデス) sutyuwa-desu
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Example Sentences - (スチュワーデス) sutyuwa-desu
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Sutyuwaadesu wa hikouki no anzen wo mamoru tame ni juuyou na yakuwari wo hatashite imasu
Stewardesses play an important role in the safety of planes.
The air hostess plays an important role to protect the safety of planes.
- スチュワーデス - Japanese word meaning "flight attendant".
- は - topic particle that indicates that the subject of the sentence is "flight attendant".
- 飛行機 - Japanese word meaning "plane".
- の - possession particle that indicates that the object of the sentence is "plane safety".
- 安全 - Japanese word meaning "security".
- を - object particle indicating that "security" is the direct object of the action.
- 守る - Japanese verb meaning "protect" or "maintain".
- ために - Japanese expression meaning "for" or "in order to".
- 重要な - adjective in Japanese meaning "important".
- 役割 - Japanese word meaning "role" or "function".
- を - object particle indicating that "paper" is the direct object of the action.
- 果たしています - verb in Japanese meaning "to perform" or "to fulfill".
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