Japanese word

守備

Pronunciation

Romajishubi

Meaning

  • noundefense

Example

チームは守備を重視します。chī mu wa shu bi o jū shi shi ma su

The team values defense.

Illustration for 守備 (defense)

More examples

試合では守備の連携が勝敗を左右します。shi ai de wa shu bi no ren kei ga shō hai o sa yū shi ma su

In a game, defensive coordination can determine the outcome.

Core concept

It centers on the organized effort to stop an opponent's attack, especially by protecting a team's area or goal.

Common phrases

  • 守備を固めるshu bi o kata me ru

    strengthen the defense

  • 守備につくshu bi ni tsu ku

    take defensive positions

  • 守備が堅いshu bi ga kata i

    have a strong defense

Similar words

ディフェンスdifensu: A loanword used for defensive play and strategy in team sports.
守りmamori: A general act of protecting a person, place, or thing from harm or attack.
防御bōgyo: An effort to resist or prevent an attack, threat, or harmful force.

Definition in Japanese

競技で、相手の攻撃を防ぐ側の働き。kyō gi de ai te no kō geki o fuse gu gawa no hatara ki

Word origin

The Japanese noun 守備 (shubi, "defense") combines 守 (shu, "guard") and 備 (bi, "prepare"), expressing readiness to guard against an attack.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese sports talk, 守備 (shubi) commonly covers fielding in baseball as well as defensive play in other team sports, so it is broader than guarding one place.

Other meanings

  • fieldingnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 守備力shubiryokudefensive strengthnoun
  • 守備的shubitekidefensivena-adjective

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