1.
physical exercise, sports, athletics
Physical activity done for health or fitness. Includes both casual exercise and organized sports.
2.
movement, campaign
Can also refer to a social or political movement or campaign for a cause.
運動 means exercise or movement. The kanji combine 'carry' (運) and 'move' (動).
Sense 1 - physical exercise
General term for physical activity and sports.
Sense 2 - MOVEMENT/CAMPAIGN
Social or political movements for a cause.
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スポーツ (sports (organized))
Related:
体育 (physical education)
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エクササイズ (exercise)