Japanese word

ラウンド

Pronunciation

Romajiraundo

Meaning

nounround

Example

一回目のラウンドでは全員が質問します。ichi kai me no ra u n do de wa zen in ga shitsu mon shi ma su

Everyone asks questions in the first round.

More examples

ラウンドが終わるたびに、短い休憩を取ります。ra u n do ga o wa ru ta bi ni mijika i kyū kei o to ri ma su

We take a short break after each round.

Core concept

Describes a defined part of a competition or activity in which participants take turns before the next stage begins.

Common phrases

最終ラウンドsai shū ra u n do
final round
予選ラウンドyo sen ra u n do
qualifying round
ラウンドを始めるra u n do o haji me ru
start a round

Similar words

回kai: One occurrence in a sequence of events, often identified by a number.
局kyoku: One complete part of a game or match, ending before another part begins.

Definition in Japanese

競技や話し合いなどで、参加者が一巡するごとに区切られた一つの段階。kyō gi ya hana shi a i na do de san ka sha ga ichi jun su ru go to ni ku gi ra re ta hito tsu no dan kai

Word origin

The Japanese noun ラウンド (raundo) is a loanword from English round, whose older sense involves a circular movement or a complete circuit.

Usage tips

In Japanese quiz and discussion settings, ラウンド (raundo) can divide an activity into repeated stages, extending beyond its familiar sports context.