Translation guide
The sport or activity of sword fighting, or the materials used to build fences.
The modern Olympic sport or recreational activity of fighting with swords.
The standard loanword for the sport of fencing. Used in all contexts.
彼は高校からフェンシングを始めた。
He started fencing in high school.
Refers to traditional Japanese swordsmanship, not the modern sport. Can be used in historical or martial arts contexts.
彼は古流の剣術を学んでいる。
He is studying an old school of swordsmanship.
Wood, wire, or other materials used to build fences.
General word for fence or fencing material. Can refer to the structure itself.
庭に新しい柵を作るための材料を買った。
I bought materials to build a new fence in the garden.
Loanword for fence, often used for modern metal or wire fences.
Specifically a hedge or living fence made of plants.
The activity or trade of constructing fences.
Nominalized phrase meaning 'building fences'. Use this to describe the action.
彼の仕事は柵を作ることです。
His job is building fences.
Refers to fence construction work, often in a professional context.
フェンス工事の見積もりを取った。
I got an estimate for the fence installation.
The illegal activity of selling stolen items.
There is no direct single word; use this phrase meaning 'disposing of stolen goods'.
彼は盗品を売りさばいて生計を立てていた。
He made a living fencing stolen goods.
Legal term for receiving stolen property. Not commonly used in everyday speech.
故買の罪で逮捕された。
He was arrested for receiving stolen property.
フェンシング refers to Western-style fencing with foils, epees, or sabers. Kendo (剣道) is a distinct Japanese martial art. Do not use 剣道 for Olympic fencing.
フェンシングと剣道は別のスポーツです。
Fencing and kendo are different sports.
There is a tall fence around that house.
I trimmed the hedge.