サッカーをします
sakkā o shimasu
In Japanese, "I play soccer" is said as サッカーをします (sakkā o shimasu).
This phrase is used to state that you participate in the sport of soccer.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of sakkā (soccer), the particle o (object marker) and shimasu (to do).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
In casual conversation with friends or family, you may use the informal dictionary form サッカーをする. For male speakers in informal settings, the expressions Boku wa sakkā o suru or Ore wa sakkā shiteteru are also used.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express that you played soccer in the past, change the verb to the past tense form shimashita.
How do you pronounce it?
sakkā o shimasu
Did you know?
- While サッカー is used for the global sport, the term フットボール ('football') in Japan almost exclusively refers to American football.
- In Japanese schools, students do not just 'play' soccer but participate in 部活動 ('club activities'), where sports are treated with a rigorous, semi-professional discipline.
- When discussing soccer, Japanese fans often use the term サポーター ('supporter') instead of 'fan' to emphasize their active role in cheering for a team.
Examples in context
- 週末はサッカーをします。shuumatsu wa sakkaa o shimasu.I play soccer on weekends.
- 放課後にサッカーをします。houkago ni sakkaa o shimasu.I play soccer after school.
Example conversation
Ren and Misaki are talking about their hobbies.
- 蓮 Ren蓮は趣味が何ですか。Ren wa shumi ga nan desu ka?Ren, what is your hobby?
- 美咲 Misaki私はサッカーをします。Watashi wa sakkā o shimasu.I play soccer.
- 蓮 Renすごいですね！どこでしますか。Sugoi desu ne! Doko de shimasu ka?That's great! Where do you play?
- 美咲 Misaki近くの公園でします。Chikaku no kōen de shimasu.I play at a nearby park.
