spokonEtymologyBorrowed from Japanese スポ根 (supokon), a blend of スポーツ (supōtsu, “sports”) + 根性 (konjō, “guts, willpower, spirit”).spokon means A genre that focuses on sports, emphasizing perseverance, hard work, and overcoming adversity. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 85 out of 100.nounA genre that focuses on sports, emphasizing perseverance, hard work, and overcoming adversity.