ランニング
Meanings
1
Refers to the activity of running, especially as exercise or sport. Common in compound words like ランニングマシン (treadmill) and ランニングコース (running course).
I go running in the park every morning.
2
tank top; sleeveless undershirt; singlet
abbreviation
Abbreviation of ランニングシャツ. Refers to a sleeveless shirt worn as underwear or sportswear. In Japanese, this is a common casual term for a tank top, especially men's undershirts.
See also: ランニングシャツ
In summer, I often spend the day in just a tank top.
I bought a tank top at the sporting goods store.
Usage patterns
- ランニングをするto go running / do running (as exercise)
I go running in the park every morning.
- ランニングを着るto wear a tank top/sleeveless undershirt
It's hot in summer, so I wear a tank top at home.
- ランニングに行くto go out for a run
Going for a run in the evening is my daily routine.
- 〈場所〉をランニングするto run through/along a place
It feels great to run along the riverside.