競歩(きょうほ)

きょうほ
noun
race walking
1. race walking; competitive walking
An Olympic track and field event in which athletes walk as fast as possible while maintaining continuous contact with the ground. One foot must always be on the ground.
競歩(きょうほ)の選手(せんしゅ)が練習(れんしゅう)している。
Race walking athletes are practicing.
競歩(きょうほ)は走(はし)ると失格(しっかく)になる競技(きょうぎ)だ。
Race walking is a sport where you get disqualified if you run.
オリンピックの競歩(きょうほ)で日本(にほん)の選手(せんしゅ)が金(きん)メダルを獲得(かくとく)した。
A Japanese athlete won a gold medal in Olympic race walking.

USAGE:
An Olympic event with strict rules: one foot must be in contact with the ground at all times, and the supporting leg must be straight when the foot touches the ground. Judges can issue warnings or disqualify athletes who violate these rules.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 競歩(きょうほ)選手(せんしゅ) (race walking athlete)
  • 20キロ競歩(きょうほ) (20km race walk)
  • 競歩(きょうほ)大会(たいかい) (race walking competition)
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Added 2026.3.21 18:11
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