No. 1,679 in Japanese
運動会
"運動会" means "sports day" or "athletic meet."
In a sentence
今日は学校の運動会があります。
Today is the school's sports day.
Here, '運動会' refers to an event organized by the school where students participate in sports and activities, showcasing the proper noun usage of the term.
運動会で走る競技に参加しました。
I participated in the running event during the sports day.
In this sentence, '運動会' is used to describe the occasion or event where competitive activities occur.
秋になると地域の運動会が開催されます。
In autumn, the local sports day is held.
Here, '運動会' denotes a community event that occurs seasonally, showing its broader application beyond schools.
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