格闘技（かくとうぎ、kakutougi）
- martial arts

The Japanese word 格闘技 格闘技 refers to "combat sports" or "martial arts." It encompasses a wide variety of fighting disciplines where two or more individuals compete against each other using physical techniques. These techniques can involve striking, grappling, and other methods to defeat or subdue an opponent. It’s important to note that 格闘技 格闘技 often implies a competitive element, typically with rules and a judging system.

⚫︎彼はプロの格闘技選手です。 Translation: He is a professional combat sports athlete. ⚫︎格闘技の試合を観戦するのが好きです。 Translation: I like watching combat sports matches. ⚫︎週末に格闘技のトレーニングをします。 Translation: I train in martial arts on the weekends.

You can use 格闘技 格闘技 in various contexts: ⚫︎ To refer to the general category of combat sports. ⚫︎ To describe specific sports like boxing, kickboxing, judo, wrestling, mixed martial arts (MMA), etc. ⚫︎ When discussing training, watching, or participating in these sports. ⚫︎ It's often used in news reports, conversations about sports, and when talking about one's interests or hobbies.

格闘技 格闘技 is primarily written using kanji. The hiragana reading is かくとうぎ. There are no other common ways to write this word. The okurigana is fixed.

⚫︎ 武道 (budō) - martial arts (broader term, often including aspects of character development) ⚫︎ 武術 (bujutsu) - martial techniques or martial arts (often emphasizing practical fighting skills) ⚫︎ 格闘 (kakutō) - fighting, combat (used as a more general term or as part of other compound words)

There aren't direct antonyms, but you could consider terms related to non-combat activities or sports without physical contact. For example: ⚫︎ スポーツ (supōtsu) - sports (general term) ⚫︎ レクリエーション (rekuriēshon) - recreation

彼は子供の頃から格闘技を習っています。 ・Translation: He has been learning martial arts since he was a child. ・Explanation: This sentence explains that someone has been training in 格闘技 for a long time.

新しい格闘技のジムがオープンしました。 ・Translation: A new combat sports gym has opened. ・Explanation: This sentence describes the opening of a facility dedicated to 格闘技.

The word 格闘技 格闘技 is formed from two kanji: ⚫︎ 格闘 (kakutō): This means "fighting," "combat," or "struggle." ⚫︎ 技 (gi): This means "technique," "skill," or "art." Therefore, 格闘技 格闘技 literally means "fighting techniques" or "combat skills."