試合(しあい)

しあい
noun
match, game, competition
1. match, game, bout, competition
A competitive event in sports where individuals or teams compete against each other.
試合(しあい)に勝(か)ちました。
We won the match.
試合(しあい)を見(み)に行(い)きませんか。
Would you like to go watch the game?
明日(あした)サッカーの試合(しあい)があります。
There's a soccer match tomorrow.

試合(しあい) is used for organized competitive sports events.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 試合(しあい)に勝(か)つ: to win a match
  • 試合(しあい)に負(ま)ける: to lose a match
  • 試合(しあい)をする: to have/play a match
  • 試合(しあい)を見(み)る: to watch a match
  • 試合(しあい)会場(かいじょう): match venue
  • 練習(れんしゅう)試合(しあい): practice match

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • ゲーム: game (often for video/board games)
  • 競技(きょうぎ): athletic competition
  • 大会(たいかい): tournament, competition
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Added 2026.1.9 21:57 · Revised 2026.2.18 16:38
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