synonym Comparative
体操
VS
体力
Differences Between "体操" and "体力"
Option A
体操
Meaning
gymnastics, physical exercises
Reading
たいそう (taisō)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
健康のために毎朝ラジオ体操をしています。
I do radio calisthenics every morning for my health.
Option B
体力
Meaning
physical strength; stamina
Reading
たいりょく (tairyoku)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
毎日運動しているので、体力があります。
Since I exercise every day, I have good physical strength.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(gymnastics, physical exercises)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 体操: Can refer to formal gymnastics as a sport, or more generally to daily physical exercises like stretching or radio calisthenics (ラジオ体操). (運動競技の体操だけでなく、健康のための軽い運動も指します。)
- 体力: Refers to a person's physical strength or stamina. Often used when talking about health, exercise, or endurance. (人の体の強さや持久力を指します。健康、運動、耐久性について話すときによく使われます。)
- 体操: Can refer to formal gymnastics as a sport, or more generally to daily physical exercises like stretching or radio calisthenics (ラジオ体操). (運動競技の体操だけでなく、健康のための軽い運動も指します。)
- 体力: Refers to a person's physical strength or stamina. Often used when talking about health, exercise, or endurance. (人の体の強さや持久力を指します。健康、運動、耐久性について話すときによく使われます。)
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