Japanese for Kids · Level 17
90 words
Japanese word
陸上競技
Pronunciation
Romajirikujōkyōgi
Meaning
- nountrack and field
Example
兄は陸上競技が好きです。ani wa riku jō kyō gi ga su ki de su
My older brother likes track and field.
More examples
将来は陸上競技の選手になりたいです。shō rai wa riku jō kyō gi no sen shu ni na ri ta i de su
I want to become a track and field athlete in the future.
Core concept
Track and field groups many forms of athletic competition according to the running, jumping, or throwing action performed.
Common phrases
陸上競技を始めるriku jō kyō gi o haji me ru
start doing track and field
陸上競技の大会riku jō kyō gi no tai kai
track and field meet
陸上競技の選手riku jō kyō gi no sen shu
track and field athlete
Definition in Japanese
競走、跳躍、投てきなど、陸上で行われる運動競技の総称。kyō sō chō yaku tō te ki na do riku jō de okona wa re ru un dō kyō gi no sō shō
Word origin
The compound 陸上 (rikujō, "land") and 競技 (kyōgi, "competition") describes athletic competitions performed on land rather than in water.
Usage tips
- The word field refers to the area inside or beside the track, where events such as jumping and throwing take place.
Related words
- 陸上競技者rikujōkyōgishatrack and field athletenoun