English–Japanese

“shooting” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishageki

Example

兄は射撃が上手です。ani wa sha geki ga jō zu de su

My brother is good at shooting.

Illustration for 射撃 (shooting)

How to say “shooting” in Japanese

“Shooting” in Japanese is 射撃 (shageki).

Centers on directing a projectile toward a target with controlled aim.

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

Example sentences with 射撃

大会に向けて毎日射撃の腕を磨いています。tai kai ni mu ke te mai nichi sha geki no ude o miga i te i ma su

I practice my shooting every day for the competition.

Tips for using 射撃

  • In English, shooting can also mean taking photographs or filming, but 射撃 (shageki) refers specifically to firing at a target, so context distinguishes the senses.

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