Japanese Conversation · Level 19
90 words
Japanese word
レース
Pronunciation
Romajirēsu
Meaning
- nounrace
Example
明日はレースがあります。asu wa rē su ga a ri ma su
There is a race tomorrow.
More examples
弟は初めてレースに出ます。otōto wa haji me te rē su ni de ma su
My younger brother will enter his first race.
Core concept
Covers both a competition in which speed matters and a patterned openwork trim or fabric used on clothing and household items.
Common phrases
レースに出るrē su ni de ru
enter a race
レースに参加するrē su ni san ka su ru
participate in a race
レースで優勝するrē su de yū shō su ru
win a race
Similar words
競走kyōsō: A contest where people or animals compete to finish a set course first.
Definition in Japanese
参加者が互いに速さを競い、先に目標へ到達しようとする競技。san ka sha ga taga i ni haya sa o kiso i saki ni moku hyō e tō tatsu shi yō to su ru kyō gi
Word origin
レース (rēsu) comes from English race for a speed contest and English lace for decorative openwork material.
Usage tips
- Japanese uses レース (rēsu) for both a race and lace, making the surrounding context important when listening.
Other meanings
- lacenoun