Japanese word

バドミントン

Pronunciation

Romajibadominton

Meaning

  • nounbadminton

Example

友だちとバドミントンをします。tomo da chi to ba do mi n to n o shi ma su

I play badminton with my friend.

Illustration for バドミントン (badminton)

More examples

体育の授業でバドミントンを習っています。tai iku no ju gyō de ba do mi n to n o nara tte i ma su

I am learning badminton in physical education class.

Core concept

Describes a net game centered on striking a feathered ball into the opponent's court before it touches the ground.

Common phrases

  • バドミントンをするba do mi n to n o su ru

    play badminton

  • バドミントンの試合ba do mi n to n no shi ai

    badminton match

  • バドミントンのラケットba do mi n to n no ra ke tto

    badminton racket

Definition in Japanese

羽根の付いた球をラケットで打ち、ネット越しに相手側のコートへ落とす競技。ha ne no tsu i ta tama o ra ke tto de u chi ne tto go shi ni ai te gawa no kō to e o to su kyō gi

Word origin

バドミントン (badominton) comes from the English word badminton, whose name refers to Badminton House, an estate in Gloucestershire linked to the game's early history.

Usage tips

  • In English, the feathered object used in badminton is called a shuttlecock and is also often called a birdie.

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