予備運動 (よびうんどう) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
warm-up exercises; limbering up
Refers to preparatory physical exercises done before a main activity, such as stretching or light movements.
beforehand, previous, myself
備equip, provision, preparation Similar words
- 準備運動
Almost synonymous; 準備運動 is more common in everyday speech, while 予備運動 is slightly more formal or technical.
- ウォーミングアップ
Loanword from English 'warming up'; used in sports and casual contexts, often as a verb ウォーミングアップする.
Etymology
Compound of 予備 (yobi, 'preparatory') and 運動 (undō, 'exercise').
