match in Japanese
match in Japanese is 試合, 回戦, 競技 — match means an organized contest between competitors, as in sport.
match in Japanese
試合
Pronounced: shiai
(sports) A competitive sporting event such as a boxing meet (commonly called a "bout"), a baseball game, or a cricket match.
回戦
Pronounced: kaisen
(sports) A competitive sporting event such as a boxing meet (commonly called a "bout"), a baseball game, or a cricket match.
競技
Pronounced: kyōgi
(sports) A competitive sporting event such as a boxing meet (commonly called a "bout"), a baseball game, or a cricket match.
マッチ
Pronounced: matchi
A device made of wood or paper, having the tip coated with chemicals that ignite with the friction of being dragged (struck) against a rough dry surface.
燐寸
Pronounced: matchi
A device made of wood or paper, having the tip coated with chemicals that ignite with the friction of being dragged (struck) against a rough dry surface.
火柴
A device made of wood or paper, having the tip coated with chemicals that ignite with the friction of being dragged (struck) against a rough dry surface.
合う
Pronounced: au
(transitive) To agree with; to be equal to; to correspond to.
敵う
Pronounced: kanau
(transitive) To equal or exceed in achievement.
合わせる
Pronounced: awaseru
(transitive) To make a successful match or pairing.
What does "match" mean?
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noun An organized contest between competitors, as in sport.
"They watched the tennis match go to a third set."
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noun Something or someone equal or corresponding to another.
"Her wit was more than a match for his sarcasm."
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noun A small stick tipped with a substance that ignites by friction.
"He struck a match to light the candles."
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verb To correspond to, resemble, or be equivalent to something else.
"Her shoes matched her handbag perfectly."
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match in a sentence
- They watched the tennis match go to a third set.
- The boxing match ended in a knockout in round two.
- Her wit was more than a match for his sarcasm.
- When it comes to chess, nobody in the club is a match for her.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "match" in Japanese?
"match" in Japanese is 試合, 回戦, 競技. match means: An organized contest between competitors, as in sport.
How do you pronounce 試合?
"match" in Japanese is 試合, pronounced "shiai".
How do you use "match" in a sentence?
Example: "They watched the tennis match go to a third set." In Japanese, "match" is 試合, 回戦, 競技.
Are there other ways to say "match" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 9 translations listed for "match": 試合, 回戦, 競技, マッチ, 燐寸, 火柴.
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