Translation guide
In Japanese, the concept of an 'away game' is expressed with specific terms that distinguish between sports and other contexts, and often appear in set phrases.
To refer to a game or match played at the opponent's venue in sports.
The most direct and common loanword for 'away game' in sports. Used in professional and casual contexts.
次の試合はアウェーゲームです。
The next match is an away game.
Alternative spelling of アウェーゲーム, equally common.
アウェイゲームで勝つのは難しい。
It's hard to win an away game.
Literally 'expedition match', used for away games that involve traveling, especially in school or amateur sports.
今週末は遠征試合がある。
We have an away game this weekend.
To refer to an away game in baseball, often using traditional terms.
Common in baseball contexts, meaning 'visitor game'. Often used in contrast to ホームゲーム.
今日はビジターゲームだ。
Today is an away game.
Literally 'match at the enemy's territory', used in sports commentary to emphasize the hostile environment.
敵地での試合はいつも厳しい。
Away games are always tough.
To express the idea of an event or activity taking place away from one's home base, not necessarily sports.
Used for a match or game that is part of a business trip, often in professional contexts like sumo or martial arts.
力士たちは出張試合で地方を回る。
Sumo wrestlers travel around the regions for away matches.
アウェーゲーム is a general loanword used across many sports. 遠征試合 emphasizes the travel aspect and is more common in school club activities or amateur leagues.
サッカー部は明日、遠征試合で大阪に行く。
The soccer club is going to Osaka for an away game tomorrow.