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コロシアム

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Meanings

1

noun

Colosseum (Rome)

Specifically refers to the ancient amphitheatre in Rome. Cross-referenced with コロセウム as an alternative form.

See also: コロセウム

ローマ旅りょ行こうでコロシアムを見けん学がくした。
I visited the Colosseum on my trip to Rome.

2

noun

coliseum; large stadium

General term for a large sports or entertainment arena, not limited to the Roman Colosseum.

新あたらしいコロシアムでコンサートが開ひらかれる。
A concert will be held at the new coliseum.

Similar words

コロセウム
Alternative katakana rendering, closer to the Latin 'Colosseum'. Less common than コロシアム in modern Japanese.
アリーナ
Refers to an arena or event space, often indoors or for sports. コロシアム implies a larger, more monumental structure.
スタジアム
General term for a stadium, typically for sports. コロシアム can sound more classical or grandiose.

Etymology

Loanword from English 'coliseum', ultimately from Latin 'Colosseum'.