Sports & Entertainment - スポーツ・エンタメ英語
Sports Vocabulary
General Sports Terms
| Term | Japanese | Example |
|---|---|---|
| score | 得点(する) | The final score was 3-2. |
| goal | ゴール | She scored a goal! |
| foul | ファウル | That was a clear foul. |
| referee / ref | 審判 | The ref made a bad call. |
| coach | コーチ/監督 | The coach called a timeout. |
| roster | 選手名簿 | He's on the team roster. |
| draft | ドラフト | He was the first pick in the draft. |
| season | シーズン | The season starts in September. |
| playoffs | プレーオフ | They made it to the playoffs! |
| championship | 選手権 | They won the championship! |
| underdog | 弱者/ダークホース | Everyone loves an underdog story. |
| upset | 番狂わせ | It was a major upset! |
| rivalry | ライバル関係 | The Yankees-Red Sox rivalry is legendary. |
| home/away game | ホーム/アウェイ | They have a huge advantage in home games. |
| overtime | 延長戦 | The game went to overtime. |
| shutout | 完封 | The pitcher threw a shutout. |
| MVP | 最優秀選手 | She was named MVP of the tournament. |
| rookie | 新人 | He's the best rookie this year. |
| veteran | ベテラン | She's a veteran of the game. |
| trade | トレード | He got traded to another team. |
| injury | 怪我 | He's out with a knee injury. |
| comeback | カムバック | What an incredible comeback! |
| blowout | 大差の試合 | It was a blowout — 10-1 final. |
| clutch | ここ一番で決める | He hit a clutch three-pointer! |
Football (Soccer) Terms
- penalty kick, corner kick, free kick
- header, volley, bicycle kick
- offside, handball, yellow/red card
- hat trick (3 goals by one player)
- clean sheet (no goals conceded)
- stoppage time / injury time
- "The ref's having a mare!" = the ref is making terrible decisions
Basketball Terms
- slam dunk, alley-oop, crossover
- three-pointer, free throw, layup
- rebound, block, steal, assist
- buzzer-beater (last-second shot)
- "He's on fire!" = scoring everything
- March Madness = NCAA college tournament
Baseball Terms
- home run, grand slam, strikeout
- bases loaded, double play, steal a base
- pitcher, catcher, batter
- "It's out of the park!" = great achievement
- seventh-inning stretch = break during game
Movies & TV
Movie Genres
| Genre | Japanese | Example |
|---|---|---|
| rom-com | ラブコメ | romantic comedy |
| thriller | スリラー | psychological tension |
| sci-fi | SF | science fiction |
| horror | ホラー | scary movies |
| biopic | 伝記映画 | biographical picture |
| indie film | インディー映画 | independent film |
| blockbuster | 大作映画 | big-budget hit |
| sequel / prequel | 続編 / 前編 | follow-up / before the original |
| reboot | リブート | restart of a franchise |
| spin-off | スピンオフ | derived from existing work |
| documentary | ドキュメンタリー | factual film |
| limited series | リミテッドシリーズ | short TV series (6-10 episodes) |
Talking About Movies/TV
- "Have you seen...?" / "Have you watched...?"
- "It's a must-watch." (必見だ)
- "No spoilers!" (ネタバレしないで!)
- "I binged the whole season." (シーズン全部一気に見た)
- "It was a cliffhanger!" (続きが気になる終わり方だった!)
- "The plot twist was insane." (どんでん返しがすごかった)
- "The acting was top-notch." (演技が一流だった)
- "It's overrated." (過大評価されている)
- "It's underrated." (過小評価されている)
- "It lived up to the hype." (期待通りだった)
- "It was a letdown." (がっかりだった)
- "The cinematography was stunning." (映像が素晴らしかった)
- "The soundtrack slaps." (サントラが最高)
Awards
- Oscar / Academy Award — 映画最高賞
- Emmy — テレビ最高賞
- Grammy — 音楽最高賞
- Tony — ブロードウェイ最高賞
- Golden Globe — 映画+TVの賞
- EGOT — 全4つを制覇した人
Music
Talking About Music
- "What kind of music are you into?" (どんな音楽が好き?)
- "I've been listening to a lot of [artist]." (最近よく聴いてる)
- "This song is a bop / a banger." (この曲最高!)
- "This song is stuck in my head." (頭から離れない)
- "The drop is insane." (ドロップがやばい — EDM)
- "The lyrics hit different." (歌詞が心に刺さる)
- "She has such a good voice." (いい声してる)
- "The album slaps." (アルバム最高)
- "It's a vibe." (雰囲気が良い)
- "This is my jam!" (この曲大好き!)
Music Industry Terms
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| single | シングル |
| album / LP | アルバム |
| EP (Extended Play) | ミニアルバム |
| feature / ft. | フィーチャリング |
| collab | コラボ |
| drop | リリースする ("The album just dropped") |
| chart | チャート ("It debuted at #1 on the charts") |
| platinum / gold | プラチナ / ゴールド認定 |
| tour | ツアー |
| sold out | 完売 |
| encore | アンコール |
| setlist | セットリスト |
| opener / opening act | 前座 |
| headliner | ヘッドライナー(メインアクト) |
| merch | グッズ (merchandise) |
| stan | 熱狂的ファン |
| comeback | 復帰 |
Food & Lifestyle
Food Trends
| Trend | Description |
|---|---|
| farm-to-table | 農場直送 |
| plant-based | 植物ベース |
| meal prep | 作り置き |
| foodie | 食通 |
| food truck | フードトラック |
| fusion | 融合料理 |
| comfort food | 心が温まる料理 |
| food coma | 食べ過ぎで眠い状態 |
| cheat day | ダイエット中の解禁日 |
| brunch | breakfast + lunch |
Restaurant English
- "Table for two, please."
- "Can I see the menu?"
- "What do you recommend?"
- "I'll have the..." / "Can I get the..."
- "How would you like that cooked?" (steak: rare, medium-rare, medium, well-done)
- "Can I get the check/bill?"
- "Keep the change."
- "Can we get separate checks?"
- "Is this gluten-free / vegan / dairy-free?"
- "I'm allergic to..."
- "Compliments to the chef!"
Coffee Shop Orders
- "Can I get a large latte with oat milk?"
- "For here or to go?"
- "Extra shot of espresso, please."
- "Leave room for cream."
- "What's the Wi-Fi password?"