1.
gymnastics
Athletic exercises involving physical agility, coordination, and strength, often performed on apparatus.
体操選手になりたい。
I want to become a gymnast.
日本は体操の国際大会で何度も金メダルを取っている。
Japan has won gold medals many times in international gymnastics competitions.
器械体操は力だけでなく、柔軟さも必要だ。
Apparatus gymnastics requires not only strength but also flexibility.
2.
physical exercise, calisthenics
Routine physical exercises done for fitness and health.
毎朝ラジオ体操をする。
I do radio exercises every morning.
Radio calisthenics is a popular tradition in Japan
準備体操をしてから運動する。
I do warm-up exercises before working out.
会社では毎朝体操の時間があり、社員みんなで体を動かす。
At the company, there is exercise time every morning, and all employees move their bodies together.
体操 covers both competitive gymnastics and general physical exercises.
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 体操をする: to do exercises/gymnastics
- ラジオ体操: radio calisthenics
- 器械体操: apparatus gymnastics
- 準備体操: warm-up exercises
- 新体操: rhythmic gymnastics
CULTURAL NOTE:
ラジオ体操 (radio calisthenics) is broadcast on NHK every morning and is a beloved Japanese tradition, especially during summer vacation for children.
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