Japanese Conversation · Level 121
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Japanese word
捕手
Pronunciation
Romajihoshu
Meaning
- nouncatcher
Example
彼はチームの捕手です。kare wa chī mu no ho shu de su
He is the team's catcher.
More examples
試合中、捕手は投手にサインを送ります。shi ai chū ho shu wa tō shu ni sa i n o oku ri ma su
During the game, the catcher sends signs to the pitcher.
Core concept
The role centers on receiving pitches behind home plate and coordinating the team's defense.
Common phrases
捕手を務めるho shu o tsuto me ru
serve as a catcher
捕手として出場するho shu to shi te shutsu jō su ru
play catcher
Similar words
キャッチャーkyatchā: The baseball player positioned behind home plate to receive pitches and guide the team's defense.
Definition in Japanese
投手の投球を受け、打者の後ろで守備する野球やソフトボールの選手。tō shu no tō kyū o u ke da sha no ushi ro de shu bi su ru ya kyū ya so fu to bō ru no sen shu
Word origin
捕手 (hoshu) combines 捕 (ho, "catch") and 手 (shu, "hand"), forming a word for the player whose role is to catch the pitches.
Usage tips
- In baseball English, catcher names a fielding position, while cricket uses wicketkeeper for the comparable role, so the terms are not interchangeable.