Japanese Conversation · Level 37
90 words
Japanese word
グラウンド
Pronunciation
Romajiguraundo
Meaning
- nounfield
Example
学校のグラウンドでサッカーをします。gak kō no gu ra u n do de sa kkā o shi ma su
We play soccer on the school field.
More examples
雨の後はグラウンドがぬかるんでいます。ame no ato wa gu ra u n do ga nu ka ru n de i ma su
The field is muddy after the rain.
Core concept
Describes an open area of land prepared for sports and other outdoor activities.
Common phrases
グラウンドで練習するgu ra u n do de ren shū su ru
practice on the field
グラウンドに出るgu ra u n do ni de ru
go out onto the field
Similar words
運動場undōjō: An outdoor area provided for physical exercise and sports, often at a school or public facility.
Definition in Japanese
スポーツなどをするために整備された屋外の運動場。su pō tsu na do o su ru ta me ni sei bi sa re ta oku gai no un dō jō
Word origin
グラウンド (guraundo) is a Japanese borrowing from English ground, from Old English grund, meaning the earth or the bottom surface.
Usage tips
- In British English, sports ground is a natural expression, while American English more often uses sports field or playing field for the place called グラウンド (guraundo) in Japanese.