🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

ジェットコースター

Pronunciation / Transliteration: jettokōsutā

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Roller coaster/ˈroʊ.lɚ ˌkoʊ.stɚ/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #4500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"遊園地でジェットコースターに乗りました。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    An elevated railway system with steep inclines and sharp curves that carries passengers through rapid twists and turns for amusement.

    "The thrilling roller coaster at the theme park made everyone scream with excitement."
  2. 2

    A situation characterized by rapid and unpredictable changes, especially in emotions or fortunes.

    "Her emotions have been an absolute roller coaster since she started her new job."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term originated from early 19th-century gravity rides, derived from Russian mountains (slide rides built on wooden structures), transitioning to wheeled carts rolling on tracks in American amusement parks.

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