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オリンピック

orinpikku
noun★Intermediate💡 Olympic GamesLoanword from English Olympic

“来年のオリンピックは東京で開催されます。”

The next Olympic Games will be held in Tokyo next year.

formal

The international multi‑sport event held every four years, organized by the International Olympic Committee.

オリンピックは世界中の選手が競い合う舞台です。

The Olympics is a stage where athletes from around the world compete.

💡

Often abbreviated as "オリンピック"; can also refer to the Olympic movement as a whole.

Collocations

オリンピック選手Olympic athleteオリンピック開催Olympic hostingオリンピックメダルOlympic medal

Synonyms

五輪オリンピック競技大会

Related Phrases

オリンピック精神phrase
Olympic spirit
オリンピック委員会phrase
Olympic Committee

💡Pro Tip

Tip

When talking about the event, use the katakana form オリンピック; for the ancient games, use '古代オリンピック'.

📖Word Origin

Borrowed from English 'Olympic', which derives from Greek 'Olympikos' meaning 'of Olympia', the site of the ancient games.

📝Usage Notes

Refers specifically to the Games themselves; for the athletes use 'オリンピック選手'.

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