Translation guide
A place for ice skating or roller skating. In Japanese, the term depends on the type of skating. The most common word is スケートリンク for ice skating, while ローラースケート場 is used for roller skating. For ice skating, アイススケートリンク is also used but less common.
A place with an ice surface for ice skating.
A place with a smooth floor for roller skating.
The standard term for a roller skating rink. It clearly indicates a place for roller skating.
子供の頃、よくローラースケート場に行きました。
I often went to the roller skating rink when I was a child.
The most common and natural word for an ice skating rink. It is a loanword from English and widely understood.
週末にスケートリンクに行きませんか？
Would you like to go to the skating rink this weekend?
このスケートリンクは冬だけオープンしています。
This skating rink is only open in winter.
Literally 'ice skate rink'. It is less common than スケートリンク but can be used for clarity when distinguishing from roller skating.
新しいアイススケートリンクができたそうです。
I heard a new ice skating rink has opened.
A more general term that can refer to any skating facility, including ice or roller. It is less specific and less common than スケートリンク.
この町にはスケート場がありますか？
Is there a skating rink in this town?
Also used for roller skating rinks, though less common than ローラースケート場. It is a direct loanword combination.
あのローラースケートリンクは週末に混みます。
That roller skating rink gets crowded on weekends.