Translation guide
A race track is a course or circuit for racing. In Japanese, the most common word is 競走場 (kyōsōjō) for general racing venues, but specific terms are used depending on the type of racing (horse, car, bicycle, etc.).
A venue or course where races are held, in a broad sense.
General term for a race track or racing ground. Can be used for various types of racing.
新しい競走場が郊外に建設された。
A new race track was built in the suburbs.
Loanword from English, used in contexts like motorsports or general racing.
そのレーストラックは国際基準を満たしている。
That race track meets international standards.
A track specifically for horse racing.
Standard term for a horse racing track or racecourse.
週末に競馬場へ行く予定です。
I plan to go to the race track this weekend.
Refers to the riding ground or track, often used in the context of horse racing or equestrian events. Can also mean a riding arena.
馬場状態は稍重です。
The track condition is slightly heavy.
A circuit for car, motorcycle, or other motor racing.
Commonly used for a racing circuit, especially for cars and motorcycles.
鈴鹿サーキットは有名なレーストラックです。
Suzuka Circuit is a famous race track.
General term for a racing venue, can be used for car or motorcycle racing.
A track for bicycle racing, especially keirin.
Specifically a keirin velodrome or bicycle racing track.
競輪場でレースを観戦した。
I watched a race at the bicycle race track.
Refers to the banked track of a velodrome, used in keirin and track cycling.
A track for foot races, typically an oval with lanes.
Commonly used for a running track in athletics.
彼はトラックで100メートル走の練習をしている。
He is practicing the 100-meter dash on the track.
A track for greyhound or dog racing.
Specifically a dog racing track.
ドッグレース場は週末に賑わう。
The dog race track is crowded on weekends.
競走場 is a native Japanese term that can be used for any kind of racing, while レーストラック is a loanword often associated with motorsports or Western-style tracks. In everyday conversation, people often use the specific term for the type of racing (e.g., 競馬場 for horse racing).
When talking about a race track, it's best to specify the type of racing if possible. For example, use 競馬場 for horse racing, サーキット for car racing, and 競輪場 for keirin. This sounds more natural than a generic term.
A new race track opened.
The athletes are circling the track.
Athletics stadium, which includes a running track. More formal.
その陸上競技場には立派なトラックがある。
That athletics stadium has a fine track.