How do you say "wrestling" in Japanese?

In Japanese, "wrestling" is レスリング (resuringu). It is a noun pronounced "reh-soo-ree-n-goo".

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Pronunciation

レスリング is written in katakana. Romanised as resuringu, it sounds roughly like "reh-soo-ree-n-goo" to an English ear.

Example sentence

レスリングを使います。

Resuringu wo tsukaimasu.

I use the wrestling.

Usage notes

Resuringu (レスリング) is the Japanese word for wrestling. This noun appears in everyday contexts across homes, offices, schools, and public spaces.

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Questions about レスリング

How do you pronounce レスリング?

レスリング is romanised as resuringu. Say it roughly like "reh-soo-ree-n-goo" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is レスリング formal or casual?

レスリング 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 レスリング written in Japanese?

レスリング is written using katakana. Katakana is typically used for words of foreign origin or to give emphasis.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Japanese language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.