スタジアム
sutajiamu[sɨ̥ta̠ʑia̠mɯ̟]
The English word stadium is translated into Japanese as スタジアム (sutajiamu). Wiktionary also lists 競技場 (kyōgijō).
Meaning: venue where sporting events are held (noun)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| スタジアム | sutajiamu | [sɨ̥ta̠ʑia̠mɯ̟] (narrow) |
| 競技場 | kyōgijō | [kʲo̞ːɡʲiʑo̞ː] (narrow) |
Both スタジアム and 競技場 refer to a venue where sporting events are held. For specific types of venues, Japanese speakers often use specialized terms: 野球場 refers to a baseball stadium, while サッカー場 is used for a soccer stadium.
What does it mean word for word?
The word 競技場 is composed of 競技 (kyōgi), meaning 'competition/contest' and 場 (jō), meaning 'place'.
Which one should you use?
スタジアム is a loanword from English and is commonly used in casual conversation or for modern sports venues.
How do you pronounce it?
sutajiamu
Did you know?
- At a Japanese スタジアム, it is a common custom for fans to clean up all their own trash before leaving, leaving the venue nearly spotless.
- The word 競技 (kyōgi) in 競技場 can also be used to describe 'dispute' or 'negotiation' in formal legal or business contexts.
- The term ドーム (dōmu) is frequently used instead of スタジアム when referring to the many retractable-roof stadiums common in Japanese cities.
Examples in context
- 競技場にはどうやって行ったの？How did you get to the stadium?This sentence is useful for asking how someone reached the 競技場.Tatoeba #181525 by bunbuku, translation #19277 by CK
- その競技場にはバスで行けるよ。The stadium is accessible by bus.This sentence is useful for stating that the 競技場 is accessible by bus.Tatoeba #211429 by bunbuku, translation #48705 by CK
- スタジアムには大勢の人がいた。There were lots of people in the stadium.This sentence is useful for describing the number of people in the スタジアム.Tatoeba #214682 by bunbuku, translation #51975 by CK
- サッカースタジアムは日本にたくさんあります。There are many soccer stadiums in Japan.
- 陸上競技場でオリンピックが行われます。The Olympics will be held at the athletics stadium.
- ラグビーの試合はこの球技場で行われます。The rugby match will be held at this stadium.
- 今日は野球の試合があるから、スタジアムに行こうよ。Let's go to the stadium today because there's a baseball game.
- サッカーの試合はこの球場で行われますよ。The soccer match will be held at this stadium.
- 10 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Yui and Kenta are talking about a soccer match.
- 結衣 Yui今度の試合はどのスタジアムであるの？Kondo no shiai wa dono sutajiamu de aru no?Which stadium is the next match being held in?
- 健太 Kenta街にある新しいスタジアムだよ。Machi ni aru atarashii sutajiamu dayo.It's the new stadium in town.
- 結衣 Yuiそこなら駅から近くて便利だね。Soko nara eki kara chikukute benri dane.That's convenient since it's close to the station.
- 健太 Kentaうん、一緒にいこう。Un, issho ni ikou.Yeah, let's go together.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “stadium” translations and entries スタジアム, 競技場, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
