Meaning and Usage
"競技" (きょうぎ) refers to a competitive event or sport where participants compete against each other. It is commonly used to describe organized sports, games, or contests, especially in formal or official contexts like the Olympics or school sports days.
Common Contexts
You will often see "競技" used in contexts involving sports competitions, athletic events, or any formal contest where rules and scoring are involved. It emphasizes the competitive aspect rather than just playing or casual games.
Collocations and Patterns
- 競技大会 (きょうぎたいかい): competition tournament, used for organized events.
- 競技場 (きょうぎじょう): stadium or arena where competitions take place.
- 競技に参加する: to participate in a competition.
- 水泳競技 (すいえいきょうぎ): swimming competition.
Register and Nuance
"競技" is a neutral to formal term, suitable for written and spoken Japanese when referring to sports or contests. It is more formal than words like "ゲーム" (game) or "試合" (match), which can be used more casually.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "競技" with "試合" (しあい), which also means match or game. "試合" usually refers to a single match or game between teams or players, while "競技" refers to the sport or event itself, or the competition as a whole. For example, "サッカーの試合" is a soccer match, but "サッカー競技" refers to the sport of soccer as a competitive event.