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Japanese

Etymology

From English football. Just like English, there is no specific distinction between soccer and American-style football. However, American-style football is generally termed amerikan futtobōru leaving futtobōru to often refer to soccer.

Noun

フットボール (romaji futtobōru)

1. a game where one kicks a ball
   1. soccer
   2. (American-style) football
   3. rugby

See also

• アメリカンフットボール (amerikan futtobōru)
• 蹴鞠 (kemari)
• サッカー (sakkā)