Japanese dictionary
How to say "volleyball" in Japanese
バレーボールばれーぼーる · barēbōru
"Volleyball" in Japanese is バレーボール (barēbōru), usually shortened to バレー (barē).
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Ways to say "volleyball" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| バレーボールばれーぼーる · barēbōru | Volleyball. |
| バレーばれー · barē | Volleyball (short form). |
How to use it
Careful: バレー can also mean ballet, バレエ, which is spelled differently.
Volleyball is a popular school sport in Japan.
Example sentences
- 高校でバレー部でした。Kōkō de barē bu deshita.I was on the volleyball team in high school.
- 週末にバレーボールをします。Shūmatsu ni barēbōru o shimasu.I play volleyball on weekends.
- バレーの試合をテレビで見ました。Barē no shiai o terebi de mimashita.I watched a volleyball match on TV.
- 体育館でバレーをしました。Taiikukan de barē o shimashita.We played volleyball in the gym.
- ビーチバレーをしたいです。Bīchi barē o shitai desu.I want to play beach volleyball.
- 娘はバレーボールのチームに入っています。Musume wa barēbōru no chīmu ni haitte imasu.My daughter is on a volleyball team.
Questions
Does バレー mean volleyball or ballet?
バレー usually means volleyball. Ballet is spelled バレエ (baree).
Is volleyball popular in Japan?
Yes. It is a common school club sport, and national team matches are widely watched.
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