Badminton basics: shots, doubles and the score
Badminton is one of the most played sports in Japan, from the park to the school gym. This lesson covers the kit, the main shots, singles and doubles, and how a game is scored, so you can play and keep count. Tap to hear any line. The bar at the bottom plays a hands-free drill for walking.
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25 badminton words
Each card shows a word and a line you'd hear on court or in the park. Six reuse words from Everyday Japanese 1–5.
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How a game is scored
Every rally wins a point for someone. A game is to 21, and a match is the best of three games.
| Japanese | Means | Note |
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- Calls in English. Umpires call the score in English: ファイブ・ラブ is 5–0. With friends, people say .
- The shuttle. Kids often call it . Feather shuttles are for matches; cheaper plastic ones are for practice.
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Three patterns to use today
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Say it in Japanese
Say each one out loud before you reveal the answer. Getting close counts.