English–Japanese
“catcher” in Japanese
How to say “catcher” in Japanese
“Catcher” in Japanese is 捕手 (hoshu).
The role centers on receiving pitches behind home plate and coordinating the team's defense.
Example sentences with 捕手
試合中、捕手は投手にサインを送ります。shi ai chū ho shu wa tō shu ni sa i n o oku ri ma su
During the game, the catcher sends signs to the pitcher.
Tips for using 捕手
- In baseball English, catcher names a fielding position, while cricket uses wicketkeeper for the comparable role, so the terms are not interchangeable.
Other Japanese words for “catcher”
キャッチャーは投手に合図を送りました。kya tchā wa tō shu ni ai zu o oku ri ma shi ta
The catcher signaled to the pitcher.