運動会(うんどうかい)

運動会(うんどうかい) is a school or community sports festival, typically held in 秋(あき).

Common patterns

• 運動会(うんどうかい)に参加(さんか)する (participate in sports day)
• 運動会(うんどうかい)で走(はし)る (run at sports day)
• 運動会(うんどうかい)の練習(れんしゅう) (practice for sports day)

Cultural note

運動会(うんどうかい) is a major annual event at Japanese schools. Typical activities include relay races, 綱引(つなひ)き, and team dances. Families often come to watch and bring お弁当(べんとう).