Japanese dictionary
How to say "sport" in Japanese
スポーツすぽーつ · supōtsu
"Sport" in Japanese is スポーツ (supōtsu). Exercise for health is 運動 (undō).
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Ways to say "sport" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| スポーツすぽーつ · supōtsu | Sport; sports. |
| 運動うんどう · undō | Exercise; physical activity. |
| 競技きょうぎ · kyōgi | Competitive event; sport. |
How to use it
"Do sports" is スポーツをする.
A sports day at school is 運動会 (undōkai).
Example sentences
- 好きなスポーツは何ですか。Suki na supōtsu wa nan desu ka.What's your favorite sport?
- 毎週末スポーツをしています。Maishūmatsu supōtsu o shite imasu.I play sports every weekend.
- 運動不足なので、歩くようにしています。Undō busoku na node, aruku yō ni shite imasu.I don't get enough exercise, so I try to walk.
- テレビでスポーツを見るのが好きです。Terebi de supōtsu o miru no ga suki desu.I like watching sports on TV.
- オリンピックの競技を見に行きました。Orinpikku no kyōgi o mi ni ikimashita.I went to see an Olympic event.
- 子どもの運動会に行きます。Kodomo no undōkai ni ikimasu.I'm going to my child's sports day.
Questions
How do you say "I don't get enough exercise" in Japanese?
Say 運動不足です (undō busoku desu).
What is 運動会?
運動会 (undōkai) is a school sports day with races and team events, a big event for families.
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