English–Japanese

“pe” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitaiiku

Example

今日は体育があります。kyō wa tai iku ga a ri ma su

We have PE today.

Illustration for 体育 (pe)

How to say “pe” in Japanese

“Pe” in Japanese is 体育 (taiiku). 体育 can also mean “PE” and “gym class”.

Covers organized exercise at school as a way to build the body and learn physical skills.

Full entry for 体育: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 体育

体育でボールを使います。tai iku de bō ru o tsuka i ma su

We use a ball in gym class.

来週の体育では、チームでゲームをします。rai shū no tai iku de wa chī mu de gē mu o shi ma su

In next week's physical education class, we will play a game as a team.

Tips for using 体育

  • PE is pronounced as the letters P and E in English, and it commonly names a school subject rather than a single sport.

Related English words

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