English–Japanese

“pinch hitter” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajidaida

Example

監督は代打を送りました。kan toku wa dai da o oku ri ma shi ta

The manager sent in a pinch hitter.

Illustration for 代打 (pinch hitter)

How to say “pinch hitter” in Japanese

“Pinch hitter” in Japanese is 代打 (daida).

It centers on a different player taking one scheduled turn at bat in place of the original batter.

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

Example sentences with 代打

九回に代打が同点打を放ちました。kyū kai ni dai da ga dō ten da o hana chi ma shi ta

In the ninth inning, the pinch hitter hit a game-tying single.

Tips for using 代打

  • In everyday English, pinch hitter can describe a temporary stand-in at work or elsewhere, but 代打 (daida) is used for a player who bats in place of another player.

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