Sport in Japanese
"sport" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "sport". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
競技 (kyōgi) is sport as competition, the word used for athletic events. スポーツ in katakana is the everyday word. 技 is a technique or a feat. 戯 is play in the sense of amusement, not athletics.
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Top pick
skill, art, craft, ability, feat, performance, vocation, arts
Reading: gi
7 strokes · beautiful, dark
Where it comes from
Composed of hand and branch. Skill supporting with hand.
What it carries
Technique, skill, art. Represents acquired ability.
Related kanji for "sport"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for sport?
The most common kanji for "sport" is 技, read as gi. It means skill, art, craft. Related kanji: 戯 (sport).
How many strokes does 技 have?
技 has 7 strokes.