English–Japanese
“defense” in Japanese
How to say “defense” in Japanese
“Defense” in Japanese is 守備 (shubi).
It centers on the organized effort to stop an opponent's attack, especially by protecting a team's area or goal.
Example sentences with 守備
試合では守備の連携が勝敗を左右します。shi ai de wa shu bi no ren kei ga shō hai o sa yū shi ma su
In a game, defensive coordination can determine the outcome.
Tips for using 守備
- In Japanese sports talk, 守備 (shubi) commonly covers fielding in baseball as well as defensive play in other team sports, so it is broader than guarding one place.
Other Japanese words for “defense”
私は弟を弁護します。watashi wa otōto o ben go shi ma su
I defend my younger brother.
防衛について話します。bō ei ni tsu i te hana shi ma su
We talk about defense.
みんなで町の守りを固めます。mi n na de machi no mamo ri o kata me ma su
We all strengthen the town's defense.
このチームは防御が強いです。ko no chī mu wa bō gyo ga tsuyo i de su
This team has a strong defense.