How to say "boxer" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- nounThe straightforward word for a boxer as an athlete in the sport of boxing — someone who trains for and fights in the ring. Typical in talk of matches, training, and boxing careers.
- 闘士とうしnounChiefly a fighter for a cause — a militant, or a champion of something — rather than an athlete; its 'boxer' sense is secondary. For the sport, ボクサー is the word you want.
Use 「ボクサー」 for a boxer in the sport of boxing; 闘士 is chiefly a fighter, militant, or champion of a cause, so its 'boxer' sense is secondary and seldom what you want.
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