Translation guide
The Olympic sport involving men's and women's apparatus events, emphasizing strength, flexibility, and artistry.
体操競技
artistic gymnastics (sport)
Referring to the competitive sport with apparatus like vault, bars, beam, and floor.
The standard term for artistic gymnastics as a competitive sport, distinct from rhythmic gymnastics.
体操競技はオリンピックで人気のある種目です。
Artistic gymnastics is a popular event at the Olympics.
Literally 'apparatus gymnastics', sometimes used interchangeably but can also refer to gymnastics in general. Less common in official contexts.
彼は器械体操の選手です。
He is an artistic gymnast.
Talking about gymnastics in a school or recreational context, not necessarily competitive.
General term for gymnastics or physical exercises. In context, it can mean artistic gymnastics, but it's broader.
体育の授業で体操をしました。
We did gymnastics in PE class.
体操競技 (たいそうきょうぎ) is artistic gymnastics, while 新体操 (しんたいそう) is rhythmic gymnastics. Do not confuse them.