(たいいくかん)

たいいくかん
noun
gymnasium
1. 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(たいいくかん)でバスケットボールをした。
I played basketball in the gymnasium.
入学式(にゅうがくしき)体育館(たいいくかん)(おこな)われる。
The entrance ceremony is held in the gymnasium.
体育館(たいいくかん)何時(なんじ)まで使(つか)えますか。
Until what time can we use the gymnasium?
体育館(たいいくかん)(なか)(ふゆ)でも(あたた)かい。
It's warm inside the gymnasium even in winter.
台風(たいふう)(とき)学校(がっこう)体育館(たいいくかん)避難所(ひなんじょ)として使(つか)われた。
During the typhoon, the school gymnasium was used as an evacuation shelter.

COMPOUND: 体育(たいいく) (physical education) + (かん) (building/hall)

SCHOOL FACILITIES:

  • 体育館(たいいくかん) (gymnasium)
  • 校庭(こうてい) / 運動場(うんどうじょう) (school grounds, athletic field)
  • 教室(きょうしつ) (classroom)
  • 図書館(としょかん) (library)
  • 校舎(こうしゃ) (school building)

USAGE: In Japan, 体育館(たいいくかん) are multi-purpose facilities often used for school assemblies, ceremonies, and events in addition to sports.

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