Japanese Conversation · Level 21
90 words
Japanese word
ラリー
Pronunciation
Romajirarī
Meaning
- nounrally
Example
試合では長いラリーが続きました。shi ai de wa naga i ra rī ga tsuzu ki ma shi ta
A long rally continued during the match.
More examples
最後のラリーで試合の流れが変わりました。sai go no ra rī de shi ai no naga re ga ka wa ri ma shi ta
The final rally changed the course of the match.
Core concept
Describes a continuous back-and-forth exchange that keeps play going.
Common phrases
ラリーを続けるra rī o tsuzu ke ru
continue a rally
ラリーが続くra rī ga tsuzu ku
a rally continues
Similar words
打ち合いuchiai: A series of shots in which players return the ball to each other.
Definition in Japanese
テニスや卓球などで、ボールを相手と交互に打ち返す一連のやり取り。te ni su ya tak kyū na do de bō ru o ai te to kō go ni u chi kae su ichi ren no ya ri to ri
Word origin
ラリー (rarī, "rally") is a Japanese loanword from English rally, which comes from French rallier, "to bring together".
Usage tips
- In English, rally can also mean a large public gathering or a motor race, so context identifies the sports sense.