VocabJLPT N1
league
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. league
  2. 2. League
Borrowed from English, this word refers to an organized group of sports teams that compete against each other in a structured competition. It is commonly used in the context of baseball, soccer, and other team sports in Japan.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The official explained they would "improve transparency in league operations."

Sentence 2

Still, I at least want to win the next league match!

Sentence 3

Starting this year, the rules for the regional league changed a bit.

Sentence 4

If you're that good, just move up to a higher league.

Sentence 5

By the way, there's also a match in a different league on the same day.