Japanese word

レスリング

Pronunciation

Romajiresuringu

Meaning

  • nounwrestling

Example

私はレスリングが好きです。watashi wa re su ri n gu ga su ki de su

I like wrestling.

Illustration for レスリング (wrestling)

More examples

友達とレスリングについて話しました。tomo dachi to re su ri n gu ni tsu i te hana shi ma shi ta

I talked with my friend about wrestling.

Core concept

It centers on gaining control of an opponent through grappling techniques within an agreed set of rules.

Common phrases

  • レスリング大会re su ri n gu tai kai

    wrestling tournament

  • レスリング部re su ri n gu bu

    wrestling club

Definition in Japanese

相手と組み合い、投げ技や押さえ込みによって勝敗を決める競技。ai te to ku mi a i na ge waza ya o sa e ko mi ni yo tte shō hai o ki me ru kyō gi

Word origin

レスリング (resuringu) comes from English wrestling, which is formed from wrestle and refers to the act or sport of grappling.

Usage tips

  • English speakers often connect wrestling with both Olympic competition and televised professional shows, although these have different rules and purposes.

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