English–Japanese

“jersey number” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisebangō

Example

新しい背番号をもらいました。atara shi i se ban gō o mo ra i ma shi ta

I got a new jersey number.

Illustration for 背番号 (jersey number)

How to say “jersey number” in Japanese

“Jersey number” in Japanese is 背番号 (sebangō).

Shows which player a sports uniform belongs to by displaying a number on its back.

Full entry for 背番号: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 背番号

その選手は代表チームで背番号10をつけています。so no sen shu wa dai hyō chī mu de se ban gō 10 o tsu ke te i ma su

That player wears number 10 on the national team.

Tips for using 背番号

  • A team may retire a 背番号 (sebangō) in honor of a famous player, so the number can carry a history beyond one season.

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