English–Japanese
“match” in Japanese
How to say “match” in Japanese
“Match” in Japanese is 試合 (shiai).
Describes an organized encounter in which two sides test their ability against each other.
Example sentences with 試合
お姉ちゃんの試合を見ます。o ane cha n no shi ai o mi ma su
I watch my older sister's match.
私は週末に試合を見に行きます。watashi wa shū matsu ni shi ai o mi ni i ki ma su
I am going to watch a match this weekend.
Tips for using 試合
- In Japanese, 試合 (shiai) covers both a sports match and a broader contest, so it can describe events that English may call a game or competition.
Other Japanese words for “match”
二つの答えが一致しました。futa tsu no kota e ga it chi shi ma shi ta
The two answers matched.
次の勝負に勝ちたいです。tsugi no shō bu ni ka chi ta i de su
I want to win the next contest.
相手の速さに合わします。ai te no haya sa ni a wa shi ma su
I match the other person's speed.
この計画は条件に合致します。ko no kei kaku wa jō ken ni gat chi shi ma su
This plan matches the conditions.
友達と対戦します。tomo dachi to tai sen shi ma su
I play a match against my friend.