Translation of Japanese word "体育館" to English
体育館
たいいくかん
[taiikukan]
IPA: /taiikukan/
Meaning
NounA large room or building for indoor sports.
How to use
体育館 (taiikukan) — 'gymnasium / sports hall'. 学校の体育館 — school gym.
🇬🇧 English
gymnasium
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 体育館
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): たいいくかん
Romaji Transcription: taiikukan
Example Sentences
体育館でバレーボールをします。
たいいくかん で ばれーぼーる を します。
I play volleyball at the gymnasium.
体育館は学校にあります。
たいいくかん は がっこう に あります。
The gymnasium is at the school.
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Common phrases
- 体育館の床— gymnasium floor
- 体育館で練習する— practice in gymnasium
- 学校の体育館— school gymnasium
Frequency rank: #515 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "体育館" mean?▼
The Japanese word "体育館" means "gymnasium" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "体育館"?▼
The word "体育館" is read as "たいいくかん" (taiikukan). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A facility for sports and physical activity.".
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