Translation guide
A place where races (horse racing, car racing, etc.) are held. In Japanese, the most common term is 競馬場 for horse racing, while 競技場 or サーキット are used for other types of racing.
A venue specifically for horse racing, including the track, grandstands, and facilities.
The standard term for a horse racing track or racecourse. Used for both the physical track and the entire facility.
Tokyo Racecourse is the largest racecourse in Japan.
I plan to go to the racecourse this weekend.
Literally 'horse racing', but can refer to the racecourse in context, especially in compound words or casual speech.
Wanna go to the races?
A circuit or track for motor racing, cycling, or other non-horse races.
Borrowed from English 'circuit', used for car, motorcycle, and go-kart racing tracks.
The F1 race will be held at Suzuka Circuit.
A general term for a sports ground or stadium, can be used for racing tracks in some contexts, but less specific than サーキット.
A generic term for a race venue, but less common than specific terms. May be understood but sounds a bit unnatural.
A running track, often part of a stadium, used for foot races.
競馬場 is exclusively for horse racing. サーキット is for motor sports (cars, bikes). トラック is for running (athletics). Using the wrong term can cause confusion.
You can't have a car race at a horse racecourse.
The direct translation 'レースコース' is not commonly used in Japanese. It may be understood but sounds unnatural. Use the specific terms above instead.
He likes driving on the racecourse.
その競技場では自転車レースが行われます。
Bicycle races are held at that racecourse.
新しいレース場が郊外に建設された。
A new racecourse was built in the suburbs.
An athletics stadium that includes a running track. More formal and refers to the whole facility.
The athletics track at the National Stadium was renovated.