How to Say ‘World Cup’ in Japanese
ワールドカップ
waarudo kappu
[waarudo kappu]
💬 Usage Tip: [ワールドカップ] is a loanword written in katakana. Japanese often uses katakana for big international events and foreign-origin words.
🇯🇵 In Japan: During the World Cup, you’ll hear [ワールドカップ] everywhere in Japan—on TV, in convenience stores, and in casual chats with friends.
Phrase Breakdown
ワールド
waarudo
[waarudo]
world
A loanword meaning “world,” often used in compound terms like World Cup.
ワールドカップのワールドは英語から来ています。
The ワールド in ワールドカップ comes from English.
カップ
kappu
[kappu]
cup
A loanword meaning “cup”; in sports, it often refers to a tournament or championship.
ワールドカップのカップは大会の名前によく使われます。
The カップ in ワールドカップ is often used in tournament names.
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