リーグriigu
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Definitions
- nounleague
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonym連盟れんめいNeutral「連盟」 is an alliance formed for a shared purpose, as in 「国際連盟」; 「リーグ」 usually means a sports league or the league format of play.
- Synonym連合れんごうNeutral「連合」 refers to a union or alliance of groups, as in 「国際連合」; 「リーグ」 leans toward sports contexts.
- RelatedユニオンNeutralThe loanword 「ユニオン」 covers unions, especially labor unions; 「リーグ」 is a sports league.
- Related協会きょうかいNeutral「協会」 is an association formed for a purpose, as in 「サッカー協会」; 「リーグ」 is the league competition itself.
For sports leagues say 「リーグ」 (「Jリーグ」). Use 「協会」 for the body that runs a sport, 「連盟」 or 「連合」 for international alliances like 「国際連盟」/「国際連合」, and 「ユニオン」 for labor unions.
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