Japanese word

マラソン

Pronunciation

Romajimarason

Meaning

  • nounmarathon

Example

来月、マラソンに出ます。rai getsu ma ra so n ni de ma su

I will run in a marathon next month.

Illustration for マラソン (marathon)

More examples

テレビでマラソンを見ます。te re bi de ma ra so n o mi ma su

I watch a marathon on TV.

今年はマラソンの応援に行きます。kotoshi wa ma ra so n no ō en ni i ki ma su

I am going to cheer at a marathon this year.

Core concept

Describes a long and demanding run from start to finish, with the idea of endurance extending to other lengthy activities.

Common phrases

  • マラソンに出るma ra so n ni de ru

    run in a marathon

  • マラソンを走るma ra so n o hashi ru

    run a marathon

  • マラソン大会ma ra so n tai kai

    marathon event

Definition in Japanese

長距離を走って速さを競う競走や、その競技会。chō kyo ri o hashi tte haya sa o kiso u kyō sō ya so no kyō gi kai

Word origin

マラソン (marason) comes from the English word marathon, which derives from Greek Μαραθών, a place associated with the ancient battle that gave the race its name.

Usage tips

  • English speakers use marathon beyond running, as in a movie marathon or study marathon, to describe a lengthy series of one activity.

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