Sport

Pronunciation /spɔːt/ (スポート)
Part of Speech noun
English Definition

A casual, friendly form of address for a man, similar to 'mate' — 'thanks, sport.'

Japanese Translation

『スポート』(男性への親しみを込めた呼びかけ、『mate』に近い)

Japanese Explanation

男性に対して親しみを込めて呼びかける際に使う言葉。『mate』に近いニュアンス。


Origin

Extension of 'sport' (a good fellow/sportsman) into a general friendly address term.


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