Japanese Conversation · Level 44
90 words
Japanese word
体育
Pronunciation
Romajitaiiku
Meaning
- nounPE, gym class
Example
今日は体育があります。kyō wa tai iku ga a ri ma su
We have PE today.
More examples
体育でボールを使います。tai iku de bō ru o tsuka i ma su
We use a ball in gym class.
来週の体育では、チームでゲームをします。rai shū no tai iku de wa chī mu de gē mu o shi ma su
In next week's physical education class, we will play a game as a team.
Core concept
Covers organized exercise at school as a way to build the body and learn physical skills.
Common phrases
体育の授業tai iku no ju gyō
physical education class
Definition in Japanese
学校で運動や体力づくりについて学ぶ教科。gak kō de un dō ya tai ryoku zu ku ri ni tsu i te mana bu kyō ka
Word origin
The Sino-Japanese word 体育 (taiiku, "physical education") combines 体 (tai, "body") with 育 (iku, "nurture").
Usage tips
- PE is pronounced as the letters P and E in English, and it commonly names a school subject rather than a single sport.