Translation guide
A race between teams where each member runs a segment and passes a baton.
Referring to a track-and-field relay event.
Referring specifically to the Japanese long-distance road relay race.
Using 'relay' metaphorically for passing tasks or information.
Also used metaphorically for passing something along, like a baton.
There will be a relay race at school tomorrow.
A more formal term, often used in official sports contexts.
リレー競走の選手がバトンを渡しました。
The relay race runners passed the baton.
A literary or technical term for relay race, rarely used in daily conversation.
駅伝は長距離の継走です。
Ekiden is a long-distance relay race.
A uniquely Japanese long-distance relay race, often held on roads. Very popular in schools and nationally.
箱根駅伝は毎年お正月にあります。
The Hakone Ekiden takes place every New Year.
仕事をリレー方式で進めましょう。
Let's proceed with the work in a relay format.
Literally 'pass the baton', used metaphorically for handing over responsibility.
次の世代にバトンを渡す時が来た。
The time has come to pass the baton to the next generation.