Translation guide
In Japanese, 'one game' is typically expressed using the counter 試合 (shiai) or ゲーム (gēmu) with the number 一 (ichi). The choice depends on the sport or context.
Referring to a single sports match, game, or contest.
The most common way to say 'one game' for sports matches, using the counter 試合 (shiai).
今日は一試合だけ見た。
I only watched one game today.
Common in video games, card games, or casual sports contexts. The number can be written as 1 or 一.
Referring to a single round, set, or stage within a larger game or match.
Used for sets in tennis, volleyball, etc.
テニスで1セット取った。
I won one set in tennis.
あと1ゲームやりたい。
I want to play one more game.
Literary or formal term for one match or bout, often used in martial arts or competitive contexts.
両者は一戦を交えた。
The two fought one game.
Used for rounds in boxing, golf, or game stages.
ボクシングの1ラウンドは3分だ。
One round in boxing is three minutes.