競馬
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Base noun form. Refers to the sport of horse racing, often involving betting. Used in contexts like 『競馬場』 (keibajou, 'racecourse') or 『競馬新聞』 (keiba shinbun, 'horse racing newspaper').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are watching TV at Ken's apartment when a horse racing program comes on, sparking a conversation about the sport.
競馬
けいば
horse racing
Culture & SocietyEntertainment & Media
Memory Hook
Picture a 'key' horse racing to win a 'ma' race — 'Key ma' sounds like 『競馬』 (keiba, 'horse racing'). It's a competitive sport where horses 'key' up to race.
Cultural Note
『競馬』 (keiba) is a popular betting sport in Japan, with major events like the 『日本ダービー』 (Nihon Daabii, 'Japan Derby'). It's often featured in media and attracts many fans.
Forms
Base: 競馬Base noun form. Refers to the sport of horse racing, often involving betting. Used in contexts like 『競馬場』 (keibajou, 'racecourse') or 『競馬新聞』 (keiba shinbun, 'horse racing newspaper').