Lexical entry

スポーツマン

supootsuman

A man who is active in sports or good at them.

People & Social LifePure GairaigoSource uncertain

Meaning

Used for a male athlete or a man who takes sports seriously. In Japanese it can also suggest someone with a sporting, fair-minded attitude.

Examples

Example Sentences

彼は毎朝ジョギングを欠かさない、本当のスポーツマンだ。

かれはまいあさジョギングをかかさない、ほんとうのスポーツマンだ。

He never misses his morning jog; he is a true sportsman.

generated example

試合で負けても相手を称える彼は、スポーツマンの鏡だ。

しあいでまけてもあいてをたたえるかれは、スポーツマンのかがみだ。

By praising his opponent even after losing a match, he is a model sportsman.

generated example

スポーツマンらしい爽やかな笑顔が印象的だった。

スポーツマンらしいさわやかなえがおがいんしょうてきだった。

His refreshing smile, typical of a sportsman, was impressive.

generated example

スポーツ

Physical activities involving skill and competition.

スポークスマン

A person who speaks for an organization, group, or government.

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