undo-kwai

12:55 Dec 17, 2017
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Japanese term or phrase: undo-kwai
My translation (FR-EN) is actually from a French-speaking foreign delegation in Japan. This term is rendered as "promenade" (a walk) but I've come across conflicting uses on the internet and more precision is required in target. I'd appreciate an explanation, thanks in advance.
Parrot
Spain
Local time: 10:42


Summary of answers provided
4sports day
Kayoko Kimura
3sporting event
David Patrick
3Athletic meet/meeting
Yuko Fujita


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sports day


Explanation:
This (運動会) is a special event of schools (mostly at the elementary and middle schools) in Japan. All students are expected to participate in various kinds of sports on that day. You can read explanation at websites provided below.


    https://www.nippon.com/en/nipponblog/m00008/
    https://www.tofugu.com/japan/undoukai-sports-festival/
Kayoko Kimura
United States
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sporting event


Explanation:
I think here "promenade" means trip or outing and the children weren't told they were going to a "sporting event". An undo-kwai/undoukai/運動会 is usually a school sports day but could be a bigger event or athletics competition, so I think "sporting event" is a safer option in context.

David Patrick
Ireland
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Athletic meet/meeting


Explanation:
It seems Undo kai/kwai was held at each school or each town for the purpose of improving health of people in the community.
In this context, I assume that the Kirishitan children were not allowed to go to Japanese temples and shrines because of their religion. Nowadays, Undo kai is normally held at elementary schools either in Spring or Fall in Nagasaki.

https://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/yaninattyauyo/26178185.html


    Reference: http://oratio.jp/p_tsushin/vol-170
    https://ejje.weblio.jp/content/athletic+meet
Yuko Fujita
United States
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