Japanese Conversation · Level 52
90 words
Japanese word
投手
Pronunciation
Romajitōshu
Meaning
- nounpitcher
Example
私は投手です。watashi wa tō shu de su
I am a pitcher.
More examples
彼は将来、プロの投手になりたいです。kare wa shō rai pu ro no tō shu ni na ri ta i de su
He wants to become a professional pitcher in the future.
Core concept
Centers on the player who throws the ball toward the batter in baseball.
Common phrases
野球の投手ya kyū no tō shu
baseball pitcher
投手になるtō shu ni na ru
become a pitcher
Similar words
ピッチャーpitchā: The common loanword for the baseball player responsible for throwing the ball toward the batter.
Definition in Japanese
野球で、打者に向かって球を投げる役割の選手。ya kyū de da sha ni mu ka tte tama o na ge ru yaku wari no sen shu
Word origin
As a Japanese compound noun, 投 (tō, "throw") and 手 (shu, "hand") combine in 投手 (tōshu) to name the player responsible for throwing the ball.
Usage tips
- In English, pitcher can also mean a container for pouring drinks, but 投手 (tōshu) refers specifically to the baseball player.