グラウンド

• Reading: グラウンド
• Romaji: guraundo
• Pronunciation: /ɡɯ.ɾa.ɯɴ.do/

Meaning

Ground; playing field; sports ground. An open area used for sports and exercise.

A loanword from English 'ground' that in Japanese specifically refers to an outdoor sports field or playground, typically an unpaved dirt field used for school sports days, baseball practice, or track and field. It is commonly associated with school life in Japan, where most schools have a グラウンド for physical education and club activities.

Examples

1. 放課後にグラウンドでサッカーをした。 We played soccer on the field after school.
2. 雨が降ったのでグラウンドが使えなかった。 It rained, so we couldn't use the field.
3. 学校のグラウンドで運動会が行われる。 The sports day will be held on the school field.

Usage Guide

Context: school, sports, outdoors

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Borrowed from English 'ground,' adapted to refer specifically to outdoor sports fields. The katakana form reflects Japanese phonology.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal