Translation guide
A required element or pattern in figure skating, formerly part of competitions. In Japanese, it is referred to by a direct loanword or descriptive phrases.
コンパルソリーフィギュア
compulsory figure (in figure skating)
The specific required pattern traced on ice in figure skating competitions.
Direct loanword from English, widely understood in figure skating contexts.
昔のフィギュアスケート競技では、コンパルソリーフィギュアが重要な種目だった。
In old figure skating competitions, compulsory figures were an important event.
Descriptive phrase meaning 'prescribed figure'. Used in formal or explanatory contexts.
選手は規定の図形を正確に滑らなければならない。
Skaters must trace the compulsory figures accurately.
Hybrid term combining 'prescribed' and 'figure'. Less common but understandable.
規定フィギュアの練習は基礎技術の向上に役立つ。
Practicing compulsory figures helps improve basic skills.