English–Japanese

“racket” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiraketto

Example

私はラケットを買いました。watashi wa ra ke tto o ka i ma shi ta

I bought a racket.

Illustration for ラケット (racket)

How to say “racket” in Japanese

“Racket” in Japanese is ラケット (raketto).

A racket provides a broad striking surface at the end of a handle for controlling a ball or shuttlecock.

Full entry for ラケット: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ラケット

テニスでラケットを使います。te ni su de ra ke tto o tsuka i ma su

We use a racket in tennis.

店員に相談して、自分に合うラケットを選びます。ten in ni sō dan shi te ji bun ni a u ra ke tto o era bi ma su

I consult the store clerk and choose a racket that suits me.

Tips for using ラケット

  • Tennis racket and badminton racket are common English combinations, while paddle usually describes the solid-faced equipment used in table tennis or some other sports.

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