English–Japanese

“second base” in Japanese

Japanese

Alsoセカンド (sekando)

Pronunciation

Romajinirui

Example

走者は二塁に進みます。sō sha wa ni rui ni susu mi ma su

The runner advances to second base.

Illustration for 二塁 (second base)

How to say “second base” in Japanese

“Second base” in Japanese is 二塁 (nirui).

It is the base that marks a runner's second position on the normal path from home plate around the baseball diamond.

Full entry for 二塁: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 二塁

打球が二塁の近くに転がりました。da kyū ga ni rui no chika ku ni koro ga ri ma shi ta

The batted ball rolled near second base.

Tips for using 二塁

  • In baseball, a runner on second base is in scoring position because one well-placed single can often bring the runner home.

Other Japanese words for “second base”

彼は野球でセカンドを守ります。kare wa ya kyū de se ka n do o mamo ri ma su

He plays second base in baseball.

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