Japanese Conversation · Level 94
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Japanese word
競技
Pronunciation
Romajikyōgi
Meaning
- nounsport
Example
競技のルールを覚えました。kyō gi no rū ru o obo e ma shi ta
I learned the rules of the sport.
More examples
夏休みに新しい競技を始めました。natsu yasu mi ni atara shi i kyō gi o haji me ma shi ta
I started a new sport during summer vacation.
Core concept
It centers on a structured activity in which people use skill under shared rules to compete for a result.
Common phrases
競技のルールkyō gi no rū ru
the rules of the sport
競技に参加するkyō gi ni san ka su ru
participate in a sport
競技を観戦するkyō gi o kan sen su ru
watch a sport
Similar words
スポーツsupōtsu: A game or physical activity that involves skill and may include competition.
Definition in Japanese
一定のルールに従い、技能を用いて勝敗や記録を競う運動や種目、またその勝負。it tei no rū ru ni shitaga i gi nō o mochi i te shō hai ya ki roku o kiso u un dō ya shu moku ma ta so no shō bu
Word origin
This Sino-Japanese compound combines 競 (kyō, "compete") and 技 (gi, "skill or technique") to express competition through skill.
Usage tips
- In Japanese sports coverage, 競技 (kyōgi) can label a discipline such as swimming or judo, so sport is not always the closest English translation.
Other meanings
- competitionnoun
- matchnoun
Related words
- 競技者kyōgishaathletenoun