アスリート
Meanings
1
A person who competes in sports, especially at a high level. Used in both professional and amateur contexts.
He is an athlete who will compete in the Olympics.
Athletes undergo rigorous training every day.
Usage patterns
- トップ〈人〉a top-level athlete
She is one of the world's top athletes.
- 〈人〉として活躍するto be active/successful as an athlete
He has been active as an athlete for many years.
- 〈人〉を目指すto aim to become an athlete
She has aimed to become a professional athlete since childhood.
- 〈人〉向けの〈物〉something designed for athletes
This product is a nutritional supplement designed for athletes.