Meaning

Primary

PE Class

Alternatives

PE, Physical Education, Gym Class

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Remember how 教育 means "education?" Well, the here is referring to the education word, but this time it's a body education. What do you call the body education at school? Physical education or PE.

Reading

たいいく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 体育を教える

    to teach PE

    体育を見学する

    to observe PE class

    体育をする

    to do PE class

Context Sentences

明日は体育があります。

We have physical education tomorrow.

体育の前には、必ずツメを切って来てください。

Before physical education class, please make sure to trim your nails.

「体育の日」っていつだっけ?十月だよね。

When is "Health and Sports Day" again? It's in October, right?

Kanji Composition