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How to say 'Event' in Japanese | 種目

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The Japanese word for Event is 'Shumoku', written as 種目 in Japanese.'Event' in hiragana is しゅもく.

    word

    種目

    Meaning

    Event

    Reading

    しゅもく

    shumoku

    Kanji

    種Kind, Variety 目Eye

    Explanation

    The Japanese noun '種目 (しゅもく)' refers to a specific event, category, or item, particularly in contexts like sports, competitions, or lists. It is commonly used to describe a distinct part of a larger program or schedule. For example: the next event is the 100-meter dash「次の種目は100メートル走です」(つぎのしゅもくはひゃくメートルそうです). This event is my favorite「この種目は私のお気に入りです」(このしゅもくはわたしのおきにいりです). The word is often used in formal or organized settings, such as sports tournaments or academic competitions.

    Part Of Speech

    noun

    Kanji JLPT

    N3

    Kanji Grade

    4

    Frequency

    3175

    Composition

    kanji

    Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 種目

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

  • kanji

    種

    Meaning

    Kind, Variety

  • kanji

    目

    Meaning

    Eye

Words Related to 種目 Through the Kanji 種

These 8 Words contain the Kanji 種 as well.

  • word

    種類

    Meaning

    Kind, Type

  • word

    一種

    Meaning

    A kind

  • word

    各種

    Meaning

    Various

  • word

    機種

    Meaning

    Model, Type

  • word

    人種

    Meaning

    Race

  • word

    品種

    Meaning

    Breed, Variety

  • word

    種

    Meaning

    Source, Seed

  • word

    種々

    Meaning

    Various

Words Related to 種目 Through the Kanji 目

These 28 Words contain the Kanji 目 as well.

  • word

    目

    Meaning

    Eye, Sight

  • word

    駄目

    Meaning

    Useless, No

  • word

    目的

    Meaning

    Purpose, Goal

  • word

    目覚まし時計

    Meaning

    Alarm clock

  • word

    目標

    Meaning

    Goal

  • word

    目指す

    Meaning

    Aim

  • word

    注目

    Meaning

    Attention

  • word

    目立つ

    Meaning

    Standout

  • word

    項目

    Meaning

    Item

  • word

    真面目

    Meaning

    Serious, Earnest

  • word

    効き目

    Meaning

    Effect

  • word

    お目に掛かる

    Meaning

    Meet

  • word

    目上

    Meaning

    Superior

  • word

    目方

    Meaning

    Weight

  • word

    目下

    Meaning

    Subordinate

  • word

    目覚ましい

    Meaning

    Remarkable

  • word

    目覚まし

    Meaning

    Alarm

  • word

    役目

    Meaning

    Duty, Role

  • word

    一目

    Meaning

    Glance, First move

  • word

    丁目

    Meaning

    District

  • word

    目撃

    Meaning

    Witness

  • word

    目覚める

    Meaning

    Awaken

  • word

    目次

    Meaning

    Index, Table of contents

  • word

    目薬

    Meaning

    Eye drops

  • word

    目的地

    Meaning

    Destination

  • word

    科目

    Meaning

    Subject

  • word

    目印

    Meaning

    Mark, Sign

  • word

    目茶苦茶

    Meaning

    Chaotic, Absurd

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'Shumoku' means 'Event' .

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