Japanese word

運動

Pronunciation

Romajiundō

Meaning

  • nounexercise

Example

毎日運動します。mai nichi un dō shi ma su

I exercise every day.

Illustration for 運動 (exercise)

More examples

毎朝、運動をします。mai asa un dō o shi ma su

I exercise every morning.

健康のために、毎朝運動を続けています。ken kō no ta me ni mai asa un dō o tsuzu ke te i ma su

I continue exercising every morning for my health.

Core concept

Describes physical activity that moves the body for health, fitness, or competition.

Common phrases

  • 運動をするun dō o su ru

    exercise

  • 運動を始めるun dō o haji me ru

    start exercising

  • 運動を続けるun dō o tsuzu ke ru

    continue exercising

Similar words

スポーツsupōtsu: Rule-based physical activities practiced for games, competition, or recreation.
体操taisō: Physical exercise done with set movements, often to improve flexibility or fitness.
トレーニングtorēningu: Planned exercise that develops physical strength, skill, or endurance.

Definition in Japanese

健康や体力のために、体を動かして行う活動。競技としてのスポーツも含む。ken kō ya tai ryoku no ta me ni karada o ugo ka shi te okona u katsu dō kyō gi to shi te no su pō tsu mo fuku mu

Word origin

運動 (undō) is formed from 運 (un, "carry or move") and 動 (dō, "move"), and the compound refers to bodily movement and exercise.

Usage tips

  • Japanese speakers often use 運動 (undō) for staying physically active, even when no particular sport or game is involved.

Other meanings

  • sportsnoun

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