Japanese Conversation · Level 85
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Japanese word
三塁
Pronunciation
Romajisanrui
Meaning
- nounthird base
Example
選手は三塁に進みます。sen shu wa san rui ni susu mi ma su
The player advances to third base.
More examples
走者は好機を見て三塁を狙います。sō sha wa kō ki o mi te san rui o nera i ma su
The runner tries for third base when the opportunity arises.
Core concept
Identifies the base that stands third in the running order from home plate and the defensive area around it.
Common phrases
三塁に進むsan rui ni susu mu
advance to third base
三塁を守るsan rui o mamo ru
guard third base
Similar words
サードsādo: A baseball term for the third base position in the field.
Definition in Japanese
本塁から数えて三番目にあたる野球の塁。また、その塁を守る守備位置。hon rui ka ra kazo e te san ban me ni a ta ru ya kyū no rui ma ta so no rui o mamo ru shu bi i chi
Word origin
The Sino-Japanese compound 三塁 (sanrui) combines 三 (san, "three") with 塁 (rui, "base") to name the third base in baseball.
Usage tips
- English baseball coverage often calls third base the hot corner because hard-hit balls can reach the nearby fielder very quickly.