Japanese

しあい
Meaning: match; game; tournament
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

試
合

Example sentences

Yesterday's soccer match was a close game that we ended up losing.
試合に出る選手
A player who participates in the match.
雨なので、試合は中止になった。
Because it rained, the match was cancelled.
最後まで諦めずに戦ったが、試合に負けてしまった。
We fought without giving up until the end, but we lost the match.
雨が降った。そのため、試合は中止になった。
It rained. For that reason, the match was cancelled.
試合に勝つために、新しい作戦を練ることにした。
We decided to devise a new strategy to win the match.
サッカーの試合で怪我をしました。
I got injured during a soccer match.
彼は友達の試合を一生懸命に応援した。
He cheered for his friend's match with all his might.
試合は三対ゼロで終わった。
The game ended in a 3-0 victory.
試合が近づくにつれて、緊張感が高まってきた。
As the match approached, the sense of tension increased.

Usage Notes

Used for competitive sports or martial arts events.

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