Sports Names in Japanese: Vocabulary & Romaji Guide

Learn about traditional and modern sports popular in Japan, including martial arts, sumo, and more.

karate

karate

curling

curling

judo

judo

balance beam

balance beam

high jump

high jump

long jump

long jump

handball

handball

hurdles

hurdles

Golf

Golf

Gateball

Gateball

Fencing

Fencing

Discus Throw

Discus Throw

Dodgeball

Dodgeball

Dance

Dance

Pole Vault

Pole Vault

Bouldering

Bouldering

Bowling

Bowling

Boxing

Boxing

Basketball

Basketball

Volleyball

Volleyball

Badminton

Badminton

Athlete

Athlete

American Football

American Football

Ice Hockey

Ice Hockey

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