[Yojijukugo] Carefully selected phrases recommended as slogans for sports days and athletic festivals!

single-minded devotion

Ichi-i Senshin means focusing your mind on just one thing and taking on the challenge.

It’s a four-character idiom that perfectly suits a sports festival, where you run toward a goal and compete in strength.

Often used as a motto with a positive meaning, it emphasizes the importance of throwing yourself wholeheartedly into what’s right in front of you.

Displaying it as a class slogan or on a banner can further strengthen your sense of unity.

Why not deepen your bonds with classmates with this phrase that conveys the power of unwavering determination?

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Indomitable perseverance

Ken’nin-fubatsu is a four-character idiom meaning to remain unshaken by anything and endure; it’s read as “ken-nin-fu-batsu.” Ken’nin refers to an unwavering mind, while fubatsu describes a body that does not move.

How about adopting it for a sports day slogan to express the resolve to never give up even when things get tough? You could also use it to convey a cool-headed determination to aim for victory.

By the way, enduring with ken’nin-fubatsu and then suddenly springing into action is called ken’nin-kaketsu.

It’s interesting that there are similar four-character idioms, isn’t it?

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fiery and high-spirited; brimming with passionate enthusiasm

[YouTube Dictionary] Firing on all cylinders / full of fiery enthusiasm (Kien Banjō)

Kien-banjō (気炎万丈) is a four-character idiom that means overwhelming others with blazing, fiery enthusiasm.

It’s read as “kien banjō.” Many people may have learned it from the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.

Interestingly, each half is also a standalone two-character compound: 気炎 (kien) means a fervor like a pillar of fire, and 万丈 (banjō) literally means “ten-thousand jō” (with 1 jō being about 3 meters), i.e., extremely long.

So, taken literally, it conveys a spirit so intense it’s like a 30,000-meter pillar of flame.

Why not propose it as a candidate while sharing this fun tidbit?

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Indomitable Victory

Slogans unique to sports days and athletic festivals! Here are ideas for the ‘Unyielding Victory’ theme.

At sports days and athletic festivals, teams and individuals aim for victory while honoring sportsmanship.

The slogan ‘Unyielding Victory’ combines ‘unyielding’ and ‘victory,’ conveying the idea of striving tenaciously for a win while facing tough moments and challenges head-on.

It’s a perfect fit for students determined to seize victory with passion, isn’t it? Be sure to give it a try.

brave and diligent

Slogans that represent students who are committed to victory and dedicated to hard work! Here are some ideas inspired by the concept of “yūmō shōjin.” When choosing a slogan, many of you may want to include words that reflect the students’ effort and attitude.

The four-character idiom “勇猛精進 (yūmō shōjin)” can be understood by splitting it into “勇猛 (yūmō)” and “精進 (shōjin).” “勇猛” means courageous and bold, while “精進” means to devote oneself wholeheartedly and make diligent effort.

It’s a perfect slogan for students who spare no effort as they strive for victory.

The winner is destined to win.

A slogan that embodies an obsession with winning! Here are ideas for a “Victory for the Victors” theme.

At sports days and athletic festivals where teams compete for the championship, both classes aiming for back-to-back titles and teams fired up to finally win this year share the same goal: first place! The slogan “Victory for the Victors” uses the character for “win” twice, showing just how strong the passion for victory is—and suggesting many students will tackle the challenge with a positive attitude.

It’s the perfect slogan to energize a once-a-year sports day or athletic festival.

Challenge Infinity

A slogan that gives you courage! Here are ideas inspired by “Challenge Without Limits.” At sports days and athletic festivals, many students may be trying something for the first time.

This slogan acts like a rallying cry that gives them a push.

“Challenge Without Limits” carries the important message of continuing to take on challenges without setting boundaries and growing through those challenges.

It’s a perfect slogan for sports events where you break out of your shell and seize victory.

Give it a try!