English–Japanese

“ball” in Japanese

Japanese

Also玉 (tama) · 球 (tama) · 鞠 (mari)

Pronunciation

Romajibōru

Example

弟がボールを持っています。otōto ga bō ru o mo tte i ma su

My younger brother has a ball.

Illustration for ボール (ball)

How to say “ball” in Japanese

“Ball” in Japanese is ボール (bōru).

Describes a round object used for throwing, kicking, catching, or other activities.

Full entry for ボール: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ボール

ボールを先生に渡します。bō ru o sen sei ni wata shi ma su

I hand the ball to my teacher.

公園でボールを投げます。kō en de bō ru o na ge ma su

I throw a ball in the park.

Tips for using ボール

  • English speakers use ball for equipment in many sports and also for a simple toy, so the surrounding activity usually gives the meaning.

Other Japanese words for “ball”

2

玉

tama

nounball

箱の中に青い玉があります。bako no naka ni ao i tama ga a ri ma su

There is a blue ball in the box.

3

球

tama

nounball

その球は赤いです。so no tama wa aka i de su

That ball is red.

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鞠

mari

nounball

子どもたちは鞠をついて遊びます。ko do mo ta chi wa mari o tsu i te aso bi ma su

Children play by bouncing a ball.

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