競輪

Readings

Kana: けいりん、ケイリン

Romaji: keirin, keirin

Definition

noun

1

keirin; cycle racing event, usu. 2km with a paced start and sprint finish

Note: ケイリン is often used for the sport, and 競輪 is often used in the context of gambling

Kanji

競

Readings: キョウ、 ケイ、 きそ.う、 せ.る、 くら.べる

Meanings: emulate, compete with, bid, sell at auction, bout, contest, race

輪

Readings: リン、 わ

Meanings: wheel, ring, circle, link, loop, counter for wheels and flowers