1A match, game, bout, or contest — an organised competition in which two players or teams face off to decide a winner. Used broadly for sports (baseball, soccer, tennis), martial arts (judo, kendo), and other competitive events. Common collocations: 試合をする (play a match), 試合に勝つ／負ける (win/lose a match), 試合を観る (watch a match).
今夜は日本代表のサッカーの試合をテレビで観るつもりだ。
I'm planning to watch Japan's national soccer team match on TV tonight.
緊張のせいで、試合が始まる前から手が震えていた。
I was so nervous that my hands were trembling even before the match started.
接戦の末、最後の一点で試合に勝った。
After a close battle, we won the match by the final point.
怪我のため、彼は今シーズンの試合に出られないらしい。
It seems he won't be able to play in any matches this season because of his injury.