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How to say "sport" in Japanese

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

JapaneseWhen to use it
すぽーつ · supōtsuSport; sports.
うんどう · undōExercise; physical activity.
きょうぎ · kyōgiCompetitive 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

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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