バドミントン
ばどみんとん
noun
badminton
1.
badminton
A racquet sport in which players hit a shuttlecock across a net. One of the most popular sports in Japan at the school and recreational level.
バドミントンを始めた。
I started playing badminton.
学校のバドミントン部に入った。
I joined the school badminton club.
友達と体育館でバドミントンをして汗を流した。
I worked up a sweat playing badminton with friends at the gym.
From English 'badminton.' One of the most popular club activities (部活) in Japanese middle and high schools. Japan has produced world-class players, and the sport receives significant attention during the Olympics.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- バドミントン部: badminton club
- バドミントンの試合: badminton match
- バドミントンのラケット: badminton racquet
- バドミントンの大会: badminton tournament
ABBREVIATION:
Often shortened to バド in casual speech, especially among players.
RELATED TERMS:
- シャトル / 羽根: shuttlecock
- ラケット: racquet
- ダブルス: doubles
- シングルス: singles