Translation guide
The sport played with small paddles and a lightweight ball on a table divided by a net.
Referring to the game of table tennis in general.
Standard term for table tennis. Used in all contexts, from casual to formal.
週末に友達と卓球をした。
I played table tennis with my friends on the weekend.
彼は卓球部に入っている。
He is in the table tennis club.
Informal term, often used in casual conversation or when referring to recreational play. Can sound slightly childish or old-fashioned.
ピンポンやろうよ！
Let's play ping pong!