ボール (bōru) means “ball” | MotiTan Japanese Dictionary

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ボールを先生に渡します。bō ru o sen sei ni wata shi ma su

I hand the ball to my teacher.

公園でボールを投げます。kō en de bō ru o na ge ma su

I throw a ball in the park.

Describes a round object used for throwing, kicking, catching, or other activities.

球tama: A round object, especially one used in sports or games.

投げたり受けたり、蹴ったりして遊ぶための、丸く弾む物。na ge ta ri u ke ta ri ke tta ri shi te aso bu ta me no maru ku hazu mu mono

ボール (bōru, "ball") entered Japanese as a loanword from English ball; English ball developed from Old English beall.

English speakers use ball for equipment in many sports and also for a simple toy, so the surrounding activity usually gives the meaning.