リング
Meanings
1
ring (jewelry, circular object)
General term for a ring-shaped object, especially jewelry. Also used for circular marks, loops, and similar shapes.
She wears a silver ring on the ring finger of her left hand.
The coffee cup left a ring mark on the table.
2
Specifically a boxing ring, wrestling ring, or similar sports arena. Often used in compounds like ボクシングリング.
When the fighter entered the ring, the crowd cheered.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉にリングをはめるto put a ring on (one's finger)
She put a ring on her left finger.
- リングに上がるto step into the (boxing/wrestling) ring
The fighters stepped into the ring amid cheers from the crowd.
- リングを外すto take off a ring
I took off my ring before cooking.
- リングを降りるto step down from the ring after a match
After the match, the fighter stepped down from the ring.