スポーツ

すぽーつ
noun
sports
leisure
1. sports, athletics
Physical activities involving skill and competition.
スポーツが好(す)きだ。
I like sports.
What sports do you like?
Sports are good for both body and mind.
When I was a student, I did nothing but sports.
In Japan, sports like baseball and soccer are popular, and matches are often broadcast on TV.

From English "sports." スポーツ is the standard term for athletic activities and can refer to both playing and watching sports.

Common expressions

Compounds

Similar words

  • スポーツ: organized/competitive athletic activities
  • 運動(うんどう): physical exercise or movement in general

Example: 運動(うんどう)する (to exercise) vs. スポーツをする (to play sports)

Cultural note

野球(やきゅう) (baseball), サッカー (soccer), 相撲(すもう) (sumo), 柔道(じゅうどう) (judo), 剣道(けんどう) (kendo)