Translation guide
The Winter Olympics is a major international multi-sport event held every four years. In Japanese, it is most commonly referred to as 冬季オリンピック, often shortened to 冬季五輪 in news and formal contexts.
冬季オリンピック
Winter Olympics
Referring to the event itself, either the current or upcoming games, or the concept in general.
The standard, full term. Used in general conversation, media, and official contexts.
次の冬季オリンピックはどこで開催されますか？
Where will the next Winter Olympics be held?
A common abbreviation, especially in news headlines and formal writing. 五輪 (gorin) means 'five rings' and is a poetic name for the Olympics.
A more descriptive, slightly less formal way to say it. Can be used in casual conversation.
冬のオリンピックでスノーボードを見るのが好きです。
I like watching snowboarding at the Winter Olympics.
冬季五輪の開会式が行われた。
The opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics was held.