Japanese word

エース

Pronunciation

Romajiēsu

Meaning

  • nounace

Example

彼はチームのエースです。kare wa chī mu no ē su de su

He is the team's ace.

Illustration for エース (ace)

More examples

監督は若い選手を次のエースに育てています。kan toku wa waka i sen shu o tsugi no ē su ni soda te te i ma su

The coach is helping a young player become the next ace.

Core concept

Describes the standout team member who is relied on to produce especially strong results.

Common phrases

  • チームのエースchī mu no ē su

    the team's ace

  • エースになるē su ni na ru

    become the ace

Similar words

主力shuryoku: A core member of a team who provides a large part of its strength.
切り札kirifuda: A person regarded as the strongest resource for achieving a goal.
スターsutā: A famous player whose skill and success attract many people.

Definition in Japanese

チームで最も実力があり、主力として大きな役割を担う選手。chī mu de motto mo jitsu ryoku ga a ri shu ryoku to shi te ō ki na yaku wari o nina u sen shu

Word origin

エース (ēsu, "ace") comes from English ace, borrowed from Old French as and ultimately from Latin as, a word for a Roman coin and unit.

Usage tips

  • English speakers use ace for a star player in several sports, and tennis also uses it for a serve that lands without being touched.

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