オリンピック
Meanings
1
Refers to the modern international multi-sport event. Often used in compounds like 冬季オリンピック (Winter Olympics) or 東京オリンピック (Tokyo Olympics).
from English Olympic
Where will the next Olympics be held?
He won a gold medal at the Olympics.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉でオリンピックが開催されるthe Olympics are held in a place
The Olympics were held in Tokyo in 2021.
- オリンピックに出場するto compete in the Olympics
She competed in the Olympics for the first time.
- オリンピックで〈物〉を取るto win (a medal) at the Olympics
He won a gold medal at the Olympics.