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How do you say "gymnastics" in Japanese?
体操
taisou
In Japanese, "gymnastics" is 体操 (taisou).
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Pronunciation
Pronounce tai-SOU, two syllables with tai rhyming with 'tie' and a long held final ou.
Writing and usage
体操 is written using kanji. It's a noun, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.
Example sentence
放課後は体操の練習をしている。
houkago ha taisou no renshuu woshiteiru.
She practises gymnastics after school.
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How to remember 体操
Taisou starts with tai, body, and sou hints at movement - gymnastics is simply body movement in its purest form.
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- chess チェス chesu
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Questions about 体操
How do you pronounce 体操?
Pronounce tai-SOU, two syllables with tai rhyming with 'tie' and a long held final ou.
Is 体操 formal or casual?
体操 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 体操 written in Japanese?
体操 is written using kanji. Romanised, it reads as taisou.
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