How do you say "wrestling" in Japanese?

レスリング

resuringu

Noun Katakana

In Japanese, "wrestling" is レスリング (resuringu).

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Pronunciation

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

Writing and usage

Resuringu is a loanword from English, rendered in katakana to mark its foreign origin. Japanese borrowed this term for the sport rather than creating a native compound.

Example sentence

レスリングを使います。

Resuringu wo tsukaimasu.

I use the wrestling.

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How to remember レスリング

Katakana signals 'wrestling' comes from English, making the source obvious to Japanese speakers.

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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. Resuringu is a loanword from English, rendered in katakana to mark its foreign origin.

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