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Definition and Synonyms for 競馬
| 1. | 競馬 | 馬を競走させるスポーツ |
| Horse Racing | the sport of racing horses | |
| Synonyms: | 競馬, 競べ馬 | |
| 2. | ホースレース | 馬が速さを競う競争 |
| Horse Race | a contest of speed between horses | |
| Synonyms: | ホースレース, 競馬, 競べ馬 | |
| 3. | ホースレース | 通例賭を目的として開催される |
| Horse Race | usually held for the purpose of betting | |
| Synonyms: | ホースレース, 競馬, 競べ馬 |
Meanings for each kanji in 競馬
| » | 競 | emulate; compete with; bid; sell at auction; bout; contest; race |
| » | 馬 | horse |
Categories 競馬 is a member of
| 1. | 競走 | 速さを競うスポーツ |
| Racing | the sport of engaging in contests of speed | |
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| 2. | 駆けっこ | スピードを争う競技 |
| Race | a contest of speed | |
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Sample Sentences for 競馬
昨日の競馬のメインレースは、とってもかたくおさまったよ。ああいうのを、銀行レースって言うんだよね。
The main race yesterday was no surprise. That's the kind of race you can bank on.
競馬などで、ｓｔａｋｅｓと言う。この意味では複数形で使われることが多い。
With horse racing and such, these are called "stakes". For this meaning the plural form is often used.
鳩山さんが競馬で妻子を養っていると言っています。
Hatoyama says that he supports his family by gambling on horse racing.
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