Japanese Vocabulary: Sports Theme
Sports is a fascinating topic in Japanese, with many special vocabulary specific to different sports.
These are just some basic vocabulary related to popular sports that Injavi would like to introduce to you. However, there are many other sports and vocabulary related to each specific sport. Explore and learn more Japanese sports vocabulary to deepen your understanding of the topic and show your passion in the sports field.
- サッカー (Sakkā) - Soccer/Football
- 野球 (Yakyū) - Baseball
- バスケットボール (Basukettobōru) - Basketball
- テニス (Tenisu) - Tennis
- ゴルフ (Gorufu) - Golf
- バレーボール (Barēbōru) - Volleyball
- 陸上競技 (Rikujō kyōgi) - Track and Field Athletics
- 水泳 (Suiei) - Swimming
- 相撲 (Sumō) - Sumo Wrestling
- ボクシング (Bokushingu) - Boxing
- 柔道 (Jūdō) - Judo
- カーレース (Kārēsu) - Car Racing
- サーフィン (Sāfin) - Surfing
- スキー (Sukī) - Skiing
- マラソン (Marason) - Marathon
- スケートボード (Sukētobōdo) - Skateboarding
- パラグライダー (Paraguraidā) - Paragliding
- ボウリング (Bōringu) - Bowling
- バドミントン (Badominton) - Badminton
- テーブルテニス (Tēburutenisu) - Table Tennis
- シュノーケリング (Shunōkeringu) - Snorkeling
- スカッシュ (Sukasshu) - Squash
- フェンシング (Fenshingu) - Fencing
- サイクリング (Saikuringu) - Cycling
- ラグビー (Ragubī) - Rugby
- ハンドボール (Handobōru) - Handball
- ウェイトリフティング (Ueitorifutingu) - Weightlifting
- クライミング (Kuraimingu) - Climbing
- スノーボード (Sunōbōdo) - Snowboarding
- シンクロナイズドスイミング (Shinkuronaidosuimingu) - Synchronized Swimming
Hopefully this list will help you expand your Japanese vocabulary on sports topics. You can learn more about each specific sport and related vocabulary to better master the field and express the correct meaning in Japanese communication.