English–Japanese

“strikeout” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisanshin

Example

その打者は三振しました。so no da sha wa san shin shi ma shi ta

That batter struck out.

Illustration for 三振 (strikeout)

How to say “strikeout” in Japanese

“Strikeout” in Japanese is 三振 (sanshin).

Describes a batter's turn ending in an out after three strikes are recorded, whether the batter swings or not.

Full entry for 三振: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 三振

投手は最後の打者を三振に打ち取りました。tō shu wa sai go no da sha o san shin ni u chi to ri ma shi ta

The pitcher struck out the final batter.

Tips for using 三振

  • In baseball talk, a batter can strike out looking when the third strike is called, so a strikeout does not always involve a swing.

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