Meaning

Primary

Exercise

Alternative

Sport

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

When you carry your movements (or carry something along with your movements, like weights, for example) you are doing exercise. Speaking of which, perhaps you've been studying kanji a little too much lately. Time to get up and do some squats.

Reading

うんどう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 運動をする

    to exercise

    運動をつづける

    to continue exercise

    運動を行う

    to carry out exercise

Context Sentences

本当はもっと運動したいけど、時間がないんだよね。

I actually want to exercise more, but I don't have time.

最近、運動不足なんですよ。

I am not exercising enough these days.

運動した後のビールは最高です。

Beer after exercising is the best.

Kanji Composition