How to Say "World Cup" in Japanese

ワールドカップ

wārudo kappu[β̞a̠ːɾɯ̟do̞ ka̠p̚pɯ̟]

The English phrase "world cup" is translated into Japanese as ワールドカップ (wārudo kappu).

This term refers to the international football tournament or other similar sports competitions.

Meaning: international football tournament, other sports competitions similar to this (noun)

How do you pronounce it?

wārudo kappu

During the ワールドカップ, it is common to see Japanese fans cleaning up the stadium seats after a match, a gesture of respect known as 'cleaning culture'.
In Japanese news headlines or social media, you will often see the abbreviation W杯 instead of the full name. The 'W' stands for 'World' and the '杯' is the counter for a trophy or cup.
Japanese fans often use the term 全力応援 (zenryoku ōen), meaning 'full-power cheering', specifically during ワールドカップ matches to describe their intense support.

次のワールドカップって、いつなの？
When is the next World Cup?
This sentence is useful for asking about the timing of the next ワールドカップ.
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次のワールドカップって、いつ開かれるの？
When will the next World Cup take place?
This sentence is useful for asking when the next ワールドカップ will occur.
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次のワールドカップは、いつ開催されますか？
When does the next World Cup take place?
This sentence is useful for asking about the schedule of the next ワールドカップ.
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ワールドカップが楽しみです。
I am looking forward to the World Cup.
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Yui and Hiroto are talking about sports on their lunch break.

結衣 Yui

大翔はワールドカップを見た？
Hiroto wa waarudokappu o mita?
Did you watch the World Cup, Hiroto?
大翔 Hiroto

うん、昨日の試合はすごかったね。
Un, kinō no shiai wa sugokatta ne.
Yeah, yesterday's match was amazing.
結衣 Yui

やっぱりワールドカップは盛り上がるね。
Yappari waarudokappu wa moriagaru ne.
The World Cup really gets people excited, doesn't it?
大翔 Hiroto

本当にそう思うよ。
Hontō ni sō omou yo.
I really think so too.

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