スポーツドリンク
supōtsu dorinku[sɨpo̞ːt͡sɨ do̞ɾʲĩŋkɯ̟]
In Japanese, a sports drink is called スポーツドリンク (supōtsu dorinku). Wiktionary also lists イオン飲料 (ion'inryō).
Meaning: drink whose purpose is to replenish the body's water and energy levels when doing exercise (noun)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| スポーツドリンク | supōtsu dorinku | [sɨpo̞ːt͡sɨ do̞ɾʲĩŋkɯ̟] (narrow) |
| イオン飲料 | ion'inryō | [iõ̞ɰ̃ĩn̺ɾʲo̞ː] (narrow) |
A sports drink is a beverage used to replenish the body's water and energy levels during exercise. You can use the loanword スポーツドリンク for general purposes, or the term イオン飲料 (ion drink) when referring more technically to drinks designed to replace electrolytes.
What does it mean word for word?
The term スポーツドリンク is a loanword from English, consisting of スポーツ (sports) and ドリンク (drink).
Which one should you use?
スポーツドリンク is a direct loanword from English, whereas イオン飲料 is a more technical or commercial term used to describe drinks containing electrolytes (ions). You will frequently see イオン飲料 on product packaging and in marketing to emphasize the replenishment of electrolytes.
How do you pronounce it?
supōtsu dorinku
Did you know?
- Many Japanese people refer to sports drinks by the brand name ポカリスエット (Pocari Sweat), even when the drink is a different brand.
- In Japan, スポーツドリンク is often consumed as a remedy for the common cold or flu to prevent dehydration, not just for athletics.
- During extreme heatwaves, Japanese government alerts may specifically advise citizens to drink スポーツドリンク to avoid heatstroke.
Examples in context
- トレーニング後にスポドリを飲むのが好きですI like drinking a sports drink after a workout
- スポーツドリンクを飲みます。Supōtsu dorinku o nomimasu.I drink a sports drink.
- スポーツドリンクはどこにありますか？Supōtsu dorinku wa doko ni arimasu ka?Where are the sports drinks?
- 運動の後はスポーツドリンクが一番です。Undō no ato wa supōtsu dorinku ga ichiban desu.A sports drink is best after exercising.
Example conversation
Ren and Misaki are at a park after a jog.
- 蓮 Renすごく暑いですね。Sugoku atsui desu ne.It is very hot, isn't it?
- 美咲 Misakiはい、スポーツドリンクを飲みましょう。Hai, supōtsu dorinku o nomimashō.Yes, let's drink a sports drink.
- 蓮 Ren美咲さんは、スポーツドリンクを持っていますか？Misaki-san wa, supōtsu dorinku o motte imasu ka?Misaki, do you have a sports drink?
- 美咲 Misakiはい、鞄の中にありますよ。Hai, kaban no naka ni arimasu yo.Yes, it is in my bag.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sports drink” translations and entries スポーツドリンク, イオン飲料, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
