Japanese word

オリンピック

Pronunciation

Romajiorinpikku

Meaning

  • nounOlympics

Example

オリンピックをテレビで見ます。o ri n pi kku o te re bi de mi ma su

I watch the Olympics on TV.

Illustration for オリンピック (Olympics)

More examples

オリンピックで日本を応援します。o ri n pi kku de nihon o ō en shi ma su

I cheer for Japan at the Olympics.

Core concept

Means the international event that brings together athletes from many nations for organized sports competitions.

Common phrases

  • オリンピックを見るo ri n pi kku o mi ru

    watch the Olympics

  • オリンピックに出るo ri n pi kku ni de ru

    compete in the Olympics

Definition in Japanese

世界各国の選手が参加して競技を行う国際的なスポーツ大会。se kai kak koku no sen shu ga san ka shi te kyō gi o okona u koku sai teki na su pō tsu tai kai

Word origin

The Japanese word オリンピック (Orinpikku) is borrowed from English Olympic and ultimately derives from Greek Olympiakos, "of Olympia," the place associated with the ancient games.

Usage tips

  • In casual English, the Olympics can refer to either the Summer Games or the Winter Games when the context makes the season clear.

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