English–Japanese
“relay race” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajirirē
Example
学校のリレーで優勝しました。gak kō no ri rē de yū shō shi ma shi ta
We won the school relay race.
How to say “relay race” in Japanese
“Relay race” in Japanese is リレー (rirē).
Describes passing something onward through successive people, stages, or devices.
Example sentences with リレー
リレーでは、バトンを落とさないことが大切です。ri rē de wa ba to n o o to sa na i ko to ga tai setsu de su
In a relay race, it is important not to drop the baton.
Tips for using リレー
- In Japanese, リレー (rirē) can refer to a broadcast transmitted from a remote site, so the word appears in media contexts as well as sports.