also: フェア・プレー
noun
fair play
Borrowed from English; used in sports, games, and general conduct to mean playing by the rules, showing sportsmanship, or acting fairly.
審判はフェアプレーを促した。
The referee encouraged fair play.
彼はいつもフェアプレーを心がけている。
He always tries to play fair.
スポーツマンシップ emphasizes the spirit and attitude of a good sportsperson, while フェアプレー focuses more on the act of playing by the rules.
Loanword from English 'fair play'.