Common abbreviation for the Olympic Games, used in news, conversation, and official contexts.
See also: オリンピック
Where will the next Olympics be held?
I like watching the Olympic opening ceremony.
Olympic rings
Refers specifically to the five-ring symbol of the Olympics. Often used in phrases like 五輪マーク.
The Olympic rings represent the five continents.
The Olympics were held in Tokyo in 2021.
He competed in the Olympics in judo.
She practices every day, aiming for the Olympics.
五輪 refers to the Olympic Games or their five-ring symbol, while 五輪塔 is an unrelated word for a five-tiered Buddhist stone memorial; they share the kanji but differ completely in meaning.
Used to count the number of Olympic Games held, e.g. 第32回オリンピック (the 32nd Olympiad).
From 五 (five) + 輪 (ring), referring to the five interlocking rings of the Olympic symbol. The term was coined in Japan as a kanji abbreviation for the Olympic Games.