How to say "stadium" in Japanese

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スタジアムCommon
nounThe direct loanword for 'stadium'; the natural choice for a large modern sports venue such as a baseball or soccer stadium with spectator stands.
私達わたしたちはそのスタジアムに行いき、そこでエキサイティングな試合しあいを楽たのしんだ。↗
We went to the stadium, where we enjoyed the exciting game.
競技場きょうぎじょうCommon
nounCovers stadium, sports ground, and arena; a neutral, somewhat formal word for any venue where sports competitions are held, including smaller grounds as well as stadiums.
競技場きょうぎじょうにはどうやって行いったの？↗
How did you get to the stadium?
グラウンドCommon
nounIts core senses are sports ground, playing field, and playground, so it fits an open field for running or ball games, such as a school grounds; stadium is only a secondary sense.
雨あめがひどく降ふったのでグラウンドはぐしゃぐしゃだ。↗
It rained heavily, so the playground is muddy.

Use 「スタジアム」 for a large modern stadium, 競技場 for a sports ground or arena in neutral, often formal usage, and 「グラウンド」 for a playing field or school sports ground rather than a big stadium.

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Japanese equivalents

スタジアムstadium
競技場きょうぎじょうstadium
グラウンド(sports) ground
場じょうplace
競技会場きょうぎかいじょうsporting venue
運動公園うんどうこうえんsports park
スタディオンstadion (Greek and Roman unit of length, approx. 185m)
観客席かんきゃくせきaudience seating

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