Japanese

レース

レース
Meaning: race; competition; lace (fabric)
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

レ
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Example sentences

He won the final race.
いよいよレースがスタートする。
The race is finally about to start.
彼はこのレースの優勝候補の本命だ
He is the favorite to win this race.
彼はレースの途中でつまずいて転倒した。
He tripped and fell during the race.
昨日のレースで、彼女はついに一位に輝いた。
In yesterday's race, she finally won first place.
彼はレースのスタートで出遅れて、最下位になった。
He was late to start in the race and ended up in last place.
彼はレースでフライングをして失格になった。
He made a false start in the race and was disqualified.
そのレースは僅差で決着し、観客を興奮させた。
The race was decided by a narrow margin, exciting the spectators.

Usage Notes

Refers to a competition of speed, such as a race in sports, or can refer to lace fabric.

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