[Yojijukugo] Carefully selected phrases recommended as slogans for sports days and athletic festivals!
Yojijukugo, four-character idioms that everyone inevitably learns in Japanese class.
They’re also commonly used in catchphrases for companies, commercials, and sports teams.
Even if you don’t fully grasp their exact meanings, the combination of kanji often conveys a general nuance—that’s part of the fun of yojijukugo.
In this article, we introduce yojijukugo that are perfect as slogans for sports days and athletic festivals.
We’ll also share their readings, meanings, and why they’re suitable as sports day slogans, so please use this as a reference!
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[Yojijukugo] Carefully Selected Slogans Recommended for Sports Days and Athletic Festivals (31–40)
Vast sky and boundless sea
It is a four-character idiom that expresses a heart as vast and expansive as the sky or the sea, and a mindset free of any reservations, open to uninhibited ideas.
It symbolizes boundless possibilities and a carefree spirit, conveying the importance of keeping a broad perspective.
While accepting things as they are, it gives a positive impression of relaxing your shoulders and taking on challenges freely.
Even when facing difficulties, it suggests maintaining a generous heart and approaching situations with flexible thinking.
It can be called the perfect phrase for nurturing a spirit that believes in one’s own potential, thinks freely, and embraces challenges.
Blue sky beyond the clouds
Ungai Sōten (雲外蒼天) is a four-character idiom meaning “Beyond the clouds, the blue sky awaits,” or more broadly, “After enduring hardships, a clear, bright future lies ahead.” For example, even if studying for a test is tough, if you don’t give up and keep trying, it can lead to good results and greater confidence.
You might use it like this: “I thought it was impossible, but I kept practicing without giving up and finally did it.
It truly felt like ‘ungai sōten.’” Just as there is always blue sky above the clouds, this saying teaches us that no matter how hard things get, a brighter future surely awaits beyond.
When times are tough, remember these words and keep moving forward!
A sudden resolve; making a firm decision (to start afresh).
Ichinenhokki (一念発起) means making a firm decision—like saying, “Alright, let’s do this!”—and renewing your mindset to work hard.
For example: “I’m slow at running, but after I made up my mind and practiced running every day, I was chosen for the relay team at the school sports day!” That’s ichinenhokki—deciding to give your best from today on and taking action, even in areas like studying or sports that you’ve always found difficult.
It’s okay to fail.
What matters is the heart that stands back up without giving up.
If you set your mind toward your dreams and goals and take that first step, you can change your future.
Make up your mind—ichinenhokki—and carve out your own future!
being absorbed in something; being frantic; in a daze; wholeheartedly; with all one’s might
Have you ever found that time had passed without you noticing because you were working so hard? This state—when you forget both time and yourself as you focus on what’s in front of you—can be expressed with this phrase.
Many people can lose track of time when it’s something they love.
On the other hand, when it’s something you dislike, like studying, you might find it hard to concentrate and keep checking the time, wondering, “When will this be over?” Try finding a trigger to get started or setting a reward for after you reach your goal, and give it your all, just as you would with something you enjoy.
If you do, a bright future may be waiting for you.
Fall down seven times, get up eight.
@az0202za #Fall down seven times, get up eight #Yojijukugo (four-character idiom) #Indomitable spirit to keep challenging #Nanakorobi yaoki (fall seven, rise eight)
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These words express a strong spirit that rises again without losing heart or giving up, no matter how many times one fails.
If chosen for the first calligraphy of the New Year, they show a resolve to move forward through the year without being bound by past failures.
The sound of the words carries energy and courage, delivering hope and vitality to those who see them.
They are also ideal as support when facing difficulties in everyday challenges, learning, and work.
When expressed in New Year’s calligraphy, the vigor of the brush and the strength of the characters accentuate the firmness of one’s will, reinforcing the determination to proceed powerfully through the year.
It is a four-character idiom that symbolizes a positive mindset and perseverance, fitting for the New Year.
Four-Character Idioms: Carefully Selected Slogans Recommended for Sports Days and Athletic Festivals (41–50)
Say it, do it; following through on one’s words
@az0202za #SayAndDo #YuugenJikkou (Keeping your word and following through) #FourCharacterIdiom #Learning
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It’s a phrase that means showing what you say through your actions.
As you head into a new year, when you speak your goals and plans aloud, it expresses a positive resolve to “definitely see them through.” Taking action instead of stopping at words will also earn the trust of those around you.
Even just saying “say it and do it!” in everyday conversation or at work conveys seriousness and determination, which is part of its appeal.
It’s a simple, clear, and encouraging mindset that helps you discipline yourself and steadily build toward your goals.
It’s also recommended for anyone who wants to move forward step by step, solidly and surely.
Putting one’s soul into every pitch (idiom: giving your all to each throw/effort)
Derived from baseball, this four-character idiom expresses the stance of putting your soul into every single pitch and tackling things with full effort.
If you choose it for your New Year’s first calligraphy, it will show your resolve to face even the smallest matters seriously and to cherish each and every step.
The attitude of concentrating with full power resonates not only in sports, but also in study, work, and hobbies, and can become a catalyst for positively changing your daily actions.
Its powerful ring and simple meaning make it easy for anyone to understand, appealing to a wide range of people from children to adults.
When rendered in calligraphy, your feelings will be boldly expressed along with the vigor of the ink, giving you the strength to race through the year.