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VocabJLPT N1

rugby

NounPlace

Definitions

1. rugby
2. Rugby (Britain)
3. Rugby football

This katakana word refers to the sport of rugby, borrowed from English. It is a team contact sport played with an oval ball, and interest in it has grown significantly in Japan especially since the country hosted a major international tournament.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

This partnership will also contribute to the local community through the rugby tournament.

Sentence 2

According to the official records, the rugby final was sold out.

Sentence 3

"You learned the rugby cheer yet?" my friend asked.

Sentence 4

Even so, the sense of unity in rugby really is something else.

Sentence 5

Whoa, that's really where the rugby team's name comes from?