[Slogan] Perfect for sports days and athletic festivals! A curated selection of impactful phrases
Slogans play an important role in sports days and athletic festivals.
They’re words that boost everyone’s morale and instantly lift the mood.
This article introduces a variety of slogans suited for junior high school athletic festivals.
From familiar four-character idioms to famous lines from popular manga, it gathers a wide range of expressions.
A slogan can be called the face of the year—it’s a tough choice, but take your time and come up with a wonderful one!
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Four-character idioms (31–40)
reckless; desperate; frenzied (doing something with fierce, single-minded intensity)
These words convey the determination to face the limited time of the sports festival with full effort and the will to push forward toward victory.
They also evoke the idea that it’s okay to be awkward and suggest a head-on, full-contact attitude, communicating an obsession with winning and a desperate, all-out effort.
The fact that the characters used have many strokes is also an important point, as it creates a sense of strength when written.
By rallying around words that express giving your all as a team, it strongly suggests an impression of everyone elevating each other’s abilities.
fiery and high-spirited; brimming with passionate enthusiasm
In the sense of igniting the heart toward victory, the character for “flame” (炎) feels perfect for a sports festival setting, doesn’t it? This is a bold slogan centered on that flame character, expressing unwavering determination head-on.
It’s a four-character idiom that depicts a spirit so fired up it overwhelms others, and raising it as a banner could also emphasize the team’s overall power.
You can also write the “flame” part as 焔, so consider which version better matches your feelings, and design it with the overall balance and coolness in mind.
lion-like heroic effort; dauntless, furious valor (acting with extraordinary vigor)

Shishi-funjin is a four-character idiom, read “shishi-funjin,” that depicts a lion (a symbol of strength) rousing itself and charging forward with fierce momentum.
The image of a powerful lion moving vigorously conveys raw force and intensity straight away.
Its sense of speed, along with strength, is a key point, making it a perfect fit for situations like facing a competition.
The word also evokes the lion’s dignified bearing and can call to mind the steady effort one has built up over time.
to devote oneself body and soul; to make every possible effort; with utmost dedication

Funkotsu-saishin is a four-character idiom meaning to devote oneself with absolute, full effort, pronounced “funkotsu-saishin.” Put more plainly, it depicts “bones ground to powder and the body shattered,” expressing that level of determination.
A near-synonym is “zenshin-zenrei” (with one’s whole body and soul), but funkotsu-saishin gives a cooler, more striking impression, so why not adopt it as a slogan? It’s also handy because it’s easy to use in conjugated forms like “to do funkotsu-saishin” (to devote oneself completely).
It would be perfect when you want to give a greeting or address that includes a slogan.
Blue sky beyond the clouds
It’s a slogan that strengthens the will to overcome trials through steady effort and heightens the determination to move toward a goal.
The phrase comes from the fact that beyond the clouds lies a clear blue sky, conveying a sense of power and brightness.
Describing the blue sky after overcoming hardship evokes the fresh exhilaration of victory and achievement.
It seems like a phrase that expresses sharpening one’s focus on the challenge at hand and uniting a team around a shared resolve.
Four-character idioms (41–50)
lightning speed

Denko-sekka is a four-character idiom that represents things that move quickly, such as lightning flashes or the sparks struck from stone.
It’s read as “denkō sekka.” Many sports demand quickness, so using this phrase can help you focus on agile movement.
While it expresses smooth, rapid motion, the characters for thunder and fire also convey an unyielding will and a sense of strength.
Precisely because the phrase is simple, its embedded power and speed come through clearly.
Humor and parody (41–50)
If you’re thinking of going for something a bit more casual than a stiff, formal slogan, how about these? You could directly borrow famous lines from manga or anime, or lightly customize familiar proverbs to make them your own.
“My power level is 530,000” is a famous line from Frieza in Dragon Ball, and “Do you need a reason to not want to lose?” is a line from Shoyo Hinata in the hit anime Haikyu!!.
Humor, parody type (1–10)
You and the convenience store, the XX Festival
A catchy slogan! We’d like to share ideas for the “XX Festival” with you and your team.
Many of you might feel you’ve heard this tagline somewhere before—it’s the one used by the convenience store FamilyMart, right? Let’s try arranging it into an easy-to-remember, upbeat, and positive slogan.
For the “XX Festival” part, it’s a good idea to insert your school’s name or the name of your sports festival.
Consider adopting a slogan that boosts team unity.



