Japanese

きょうぎ
Meaning: game; match; contest; competition
Part of Speech: Noun, Suru verb

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Verb inflections

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Present 競技

Handwriting

競
技

Example sentences

He set a new record in the track and field competition.
開会式が行われ、次いで競技が始まった。
The opening ceremony was held, and then the competition began.
彼は体操競技で素晴らしい宙返りを披露した。
He performed a wonderful somersault in the gymnastics competition.
彼は陸上競技で世界新記録を樹立した。
He established a new world record in track and field.
スキーのラージヒルで競技が行われた
The competition was held on the ski jumping large hill.
競技でベリーロールを使って跳ぶ
Jump using the belly roll technique in competition.
フェンシングのエペ競技で金メダルを獲得した
He won a gold medal in the épée fencing competition.

Usage Notes

Refers to a game or contest played according to set rules, typically in sports.

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