体育祭
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Meanings
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school athletic festival; sports day; field day
A school event where students compete in various athletic activities, similar to a sports day or field day. Often held in autumn.
See also: 運動会
This year's sports day will be held next Saturday.
I was chosen as a relay runner for the athletic festival.
Usage patterns
- 体育祭が開催されるfor the athletic festival to be held
The athletic festival will be held next month.
- 体育祭に出るto take part in the athletic festival
This year I'm taking part in the athletic festival as a relay runner.
- 体育祭の準備をするto prepare for the athletic festival
The whole class prepared together for the athletic festival.
- 体育祭で盛り上がるto get excited/lively at the athletic festival
The cheering competition got everyone excited at the athletic festival.