How do you say "boxing" in Japanese?

ボクシング

bokushingu

Noun Katakana

In Japanese, "boxing" is ボクシング (bokushingu).

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Pronunciation

ボクシング is written using katakana. Romanised as bokushingu, it sounds roughly like "boh-koo-shee-n-goo" to an English ear.

Writing and usage

Bokushingu is katakana from English boxing. Combat sports entered Japanese with their English names.

Example sentence

ボクシングを使います。

Bokushingu wo tsukaimasu.

I use the boxing.

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How to remember ボクシング

Boxing in katakana. Fist-fighting sport.

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Questions about ボクシング

How do you pronounce ボクシング?

ボクシング is romanised as bokushingu. Say it roughly like "boh-koo-shee-n-goo" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is ボクシング formal or casual?

ボクシング is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is ボクシング written in Japanese?

ボクシング is written using katakana. Bokushingu is katakana from English boxing.

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