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gymnasium, gym
A large indoor building or hall used for physical education, sports, and athletic activities. Commonly found at schools and public facilities.
体育館でバスケットボールをした。
I played basketball in the gymnasium.
入学式は体育館で行われる。
The entrance ceremony is held in the gymnasium.
体育館は何時まで使えますか。
Until what time can we use the gymnasium?
体育館の中は冬でも暖かい。
It's warm inside the gymnasium even in winter.
台風の時、学校の体育館が避難所として使われた。
During the typhoon, the school gymnasium was used as an evacuation shelter.
COMPOUND: 体育 (physical education) + 館 (building/hall)
SCHOOL FACILITIES:
- 体育館 (gymnasium)
- 校庭 / 運動場 (school grounds, athletic field)
- 教室 (classroom)
- 図書館 (library)
- 校舎 (school building)
USAGE: In Japan, 体育館 are multi-purpose facilities often used for school assemblies, ceremonies, and events in addition to sports.
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