Japanese Conversation · Level 6
89 words
Japanese word
ドラフト
Pronunciation
Romajidorafuto
Meaning
- noundraft
Example
今年のドラフトで、彼は一位に選ばれました。kotoshi no do ra fu to de kare wa ichi i ni era ba re ma shi ta
He was chosen first in this year's draft.
More examples
有望な選手は、ドラフトの前から多くの球団に注目されています。yū bō na sen shu wa do ra fu to no mae ka ra ō ku no kyū dan ni chū moku sa re te i ma su
Promising players attract the attention of many teams even before the draft.
Core concept
Describes a formal process in which teams take turns choosing players to add to their rosters.
Common phrases
ドラフトを待つdo ra fu to o ma tsu
wait for the draft
ドラフトの結果do ra fu to no kek ka
draft results
ドラフトで選ばれるdo ra fu to de era ba re ru
be chosen in the draft
Similar words
ドラフト会議dorafutokaigi: A formal meeting where teams choose eligible players in a set order.
Definition in Japanese
選手などをチームに迎えるため、各チームが順番に指名して獲得する制度。sen shu na do o chī mu ni muka e ru ta me kaku chī mu ga jun ban ni shi mei shi te kaku toku su ru sei do
Word origin
The Japanese noun ドラフト (dorafuto) is borrowed from English draft, which traces through Middle English to Old English dragan, "to draw."
Usage tips
- In North American sports, draft commonly names an annual event in which teams select eligible players in a set order.
Related words
- ドラフト制dorafutoseidraft systemnoun