Japanese word

ジム

Pronunciation

Romajijimu

Meaning

  • noungym

Example

週に三回ジムへ行きます。shū ni san kai ji mu e i ki ma su

I go to the gym three times a week.

Illustration for ジム (gym)

More examples

仕事の後でジムに寄ります。shi goto no ato de ji mu ni yo ri ma su

I stop by the gym after work.

Core concept

Describes a shared place for regular physical training, often with exercise machines and weights.

Common phrases

  • ジムに行くji mu ni i ku

    go to the gym

  • ジムに通うji mu ni kayo u

    go to the gym regularly

Similar words

スポーツジムsupōtsujimu: A facility that provides space and equipment for exercise and fitness training.
トレーニングジムtorēningujimu: A facility centered on physical training with exercise machines and weights.
フィットネスクラブfittonesukurabu: A membership facility offering exercise equipment and fitness activities.

Definition in Japanese

運動器具などを使って体を鍛えるための施設。un dō ki gu na do o tsuka tte karada o kita e ru ta me no shi setsu

Word origin

The Japanese word ジム (jimu, "gym") comes from English gym, an everyday shortening of gymnasium, from Greek gymnasion, "place for exercise."

Usage tips

  • A school gym may host team sports, physical education, and assemblies, while a commercial gym usually focuses on individual exercise and fitness equipment.

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