Translation guide
The English term "round robin" has two main uses: a tournament format where everyone plays everyone, and a method of taking turns in a circle. This guide covers natural Japanese equivalents for both meanings.
A competition where each participant plays against every other participant.
The most common and natural way to say 'round robin' in sports and games. Literally 'all-against-all match'.
This tournament will be held in a round robin format.
Often used interchangeably with 総当たり戦, especially in professional sports leagues. Implies a league format where teams play each other, often home and away.
The J.League uses a round robin format.
A direct loanword from English, used in some technical or gaming contexts, but less common than the native terms.
This game's tournament uses a round robin system.
A method where people take turns in a fixed order, often going around a circle.
A natural way to describe passing something around in order. Literally 'pass around in turn'.
Please pass the sign-up sheet around in a round robin.
Emphasizes 'one person at a time, in order'. Useful for activities like speaking or performing.
In casual settings, Japanese often implies turn-taking without a specific phrase. Simply stating the action with context may be enough.
Okay, let's introduce ourselves in a round robin.
総当たり戦 is the general term for any round robin format. リーグ戦 specifically implies a league competition, often with home and away matches. In many contexts they are interchangeable, but リーグ戦 is more common in professional sports.
Please give your opinion in a round robin, one at a time.