spokon

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese スポ根 (supokon), a blend of スポーツ (supōtsu, “sports”) +‎ 根性 (konjō, “guts, willpower, spirit”).

Noun

spokon (uncountable)

  1. (Japanese fiction) A genre that focuses on sports, emphasizing perseverance, hard work, and overcoming adversity.

Esperanto

Noun

spokon

  1. accusative singular of spoko
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