Translation guide
A competitive contact sport involving fighting, such as boxing, judo, or mixed martial arts.
Referring to the category of sports that involve combat or fighting.
The most common and general term for combat sports or martial arts as a competitive activity.
Refers to traditional Japanese martial arts with a philosophical or spiritual component, such as judo, kendo, or aikido. Often implies a discipline beyond mere sport.
Naming a particular combat sport.
彼は格闘技の試合を見るのが好きだ。
He likes watching combat sport matches.
Judo is one of the Japanese martial arts.
Loanword from English, often used for non-Japanese or modern mixed martial arts. Common in gym names and media.
彼はマーシャルアーツのジムに通っている。
He goes to a martial arts gym.
Boxing. The standard term.
ボクシングは人気のある格闘技だ。
Boxing is a popular combat sport.
Mixed martial arts (MMA). Literally 'comprehensive combat sport'.
総合格闘技の試合はとても激しい。
MMA matches are very intense.
Wrestling. Refers to both amateur and professional styles.
彼は高校時代レスリングをしていた。
He did wrestling in high school.