English–Japanese
“killer” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikirā
Example
この投手は左打者キラーです。ko no tō shu wa hidari da sha ki rā de su
This pitcher is a killer against left-handed batters.
How to say “killer” in Japanese
“Killer” in Japanese is キラー (kirā).
Refers to a person whose outstanding skill gives them a powerful advantage over rivals.
Example sentences with キラー
この打者は左投手キラーとして知られています。ko no da sha wa hidari tō shu ki rā to shi te shi ra re te i ma su
This batter is known for hitting left-handed pitchers well.
Tips for using キラー
- English speakers use killer as an informal positive adjective for something excellent, while the noun in this example highlights a person's unusually strong performance.