Translation and Meaning of: テニス - tenisu
The word in Japanese 「テニス」 (tenisu) refers to the sport internationally known as tennis. This expression is an example of the adaptation of foreign words in Japanese, a linguistic phenomenon that often occurs through the use of katakana, one of the writing systems of the language. The use of katakana for borrowed words is a characteristic that emphasizes the foreign origin of the word.
The etymology of the word 「テニス」 (tenisu) comes from the English "tennis." The origin of the term "tennis" is a bit more complex, tracing back to the Old French "tenez" (which means "take") and the practice of a game called "jeu de paume" in the 12th century, which involved hitting a ball with hands. Over time, this game evolved into what we know today as tennis, including the use of rackets.
Development of Tennis in Japan
Tennis arrived in Japan in the mid-19th century, when the country began to open up to the West. Initially, the sport was introduced by missionaries and foreign merchants. Over the years, the practice of tennis became popular, leading to the emergence of clubs and championships in the country. Today, 「テニス」 (tenisu) is one of the most played and appreciated sports in Japan, with various leagues and prominent athletes.
Terminologia Relacionada ao Tênis
In the context of sports, there are several expressions and associated with tennis in Japanese. Here are some of them:
- 「ラケット」 (raketto) - raquete
- 「コート」 (kōto) - quadra
- 「ボール」 (bōru) - bola
- 「サーブ」 (sābu) - saque
- 「セット」 (setto) - set
These help to better understand the terminology used in the context of tennis and facilitate communication during the practice of the sport in Japan.
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Synonyms and similar words
- テニス (tenisu) - Sneakers
- 硬式テニス (koushiki tenisu) - court tennis
- 軟式テニス (nanshiki tenisu) - grass tennis (or softer tennis)
- 玉突き (tamatsuki) - bowling (ball game)
- 玉投げ (tama-nage) - lançamento de bola
- 玉遊び (tama-asobi) - play with balls
- 玉打ち (tama-uchi) - ball strike
- 玉撞き (tama-tsuki) - ball hitting game
- 玉弾き (tama-hajiki) - repel balls (possibly in a game)
- 玉蹴り (tama-keri) - kick ball
- 玉踏み (tama-fumi) - to make a mistake
- 玉踊り (tama-odori) - ball dance
- 玉回し (tama-mawashi) - spin the ball
- 玉持ち (tama-mochi) - hold the ball
- 玉掛け (tama-kake) - hang balls
- 玉振り (tama-furi) - swing balls
- 玉取り (tama-tori) - ball capture
- 玉拾い (tama-hiroi) - ball collection
- 玉集め (tama-atsume) - ball meeting
- 玉運び (tama-hakobi) - ball transport
- 玉運び競争 (tama-hakobi kyousou) - ball transportation race
- 玉運び競技 (tama-hakobi kyōgi) - ball transportation competition
- 玉運び競技会 (tama-hakobi kyōgikai) - transport ball competition assembly
- 玉運び大会 (tama-hakobi taikai) - great ball transport tournament
Romaji: tenisu
Kana: テニス
Type: Noun
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Translation / Meaning: Sneakers
Meaning in English: tennis
Definition: A sport where you hit a ball with a racket.
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How to Write in Japanese - (テニス) tenisu
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Example Sentences - (テニス) tenisu
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Tenisu ga daisuki desu
I love tennis.
- テニス (Tênis) - Racket sport played on a court.
- が (Ga) - subject particle in Japanese.
- 大好き (Daisuki) - Much loved, very dear.
- です (Desu) - Polite form of "to be" or "to exist" in Japanese.
Tenisukōto de undō suru no ga suki desu
I like to exercise on the tennis field.
I like to exercise on a tennis court.
- テニスコート (tenisukōto) - tennis court
- で (de) - in, no, na
- 運動 (undō) - exercise, physical activity
- する (suru) - make
- のが (noga) - partítulo que indica que algo é o que se gosta de fazer
- 好き (suki) - like
- です (desu) - Verb to be/estar in the present
Watashi wa mainichi tenisu o utsu
I play tennis every day.
I hit tennis every day.
- 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun that means "I"
- は (wa) - topic particle indicating that the subject of the sentence is "I"
- 毎日 (mainichi) - adverb meaning "every day"
- テニス (tenisu) - noun meaning "sneakers"
- を (wo) - direct object particle indicating that "tennis" is the object of the action
- 打つ (utsu) - verb meaning "to play" or "to hit" in the context of playing tennis
Watashi wa raketto de tenisu o shimasu
I play tennis with a racket.
- 私 (watashi) - signifies "I" in Japanese
- は (wa) - grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- ラケット (raketto) - Japanese word meaning "racket"
- で (de) - grammatical particle that indicates the means or instrument used to perform an action
- テニス (tenisu) - word in Japanese that means "tennis"
- を (wo) - grammatical particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence
- します (shimasu) - Japanese verb meaning "to do" or "to accomplish"
Katte ni yatte shimatta
I did this on my own.
I did this without permission.
- 勝手に - "on your own"
- やって - "made"
- しまった - "finished"
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