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.
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.
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.
The opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics was held.
A more descriptive, slightly less formal way to say it. Can be used in casual conversation.
I like watching snowboarding at the Winter Olympics.