試合
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Base noun form. Refers to a competitive event or game. Example: 『サッカーの試合を見る』 (sakkaa no shiai o miru, 'watch a soccer match').
Theme
User and their friend Aya are at a sports bar discussing an upcoming soccer match they plan to watch together.
試合
しあい
match, game, competition
Culture & SocietyEntertainment & Media
Memory Hook
Think of a 'tie' (試合 shiai sounds like 'shy eye') in a match — two competitors are tied in a game! 'Shy eye' → 試合 (shiai, 'match, game, competition').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『試合』 (shiai) is commonly used for sports matches, competitions, or games, such as in baseball, soccer, or martial arts. It's a key term in sports culture and media coverage.
Forms
Base: 試合Base noun form. Refers to a competitive event or game. Example: 『サッカーの試合を見る』 (sakkaa no shiai o miru, 'watch a soccer match').