Japanese Conversation · Level 76
76 words
Japanese word
球場
Pronunciation
Romajikyūjō
Meaning
- nounballpark
Example
この球場は駅の近くです。ko no kyū jō wa eki no chika ku de su
This ballpark is near the station.
More examples
週末は球場で野球を見ました。shū matsu wa kyū jō de ya kyū o mi ma shi ta
I watched baseball at the ballpark on the weekend.
Core concept
Describes a place built for playing and watching baseball, usually with a field and spectator stands.
Common phrases
球場に行くkyū jō ni i ku
go to the ballpark
球場で観戦するkyū jō de kan sen su ru
watch a game at the ballpark
Similar words
野球場yakyūjō: A place specifically used for baseball, with a playing field and seating for spectators.
Definition in Japanese
野球の試合や練習をするための競技場。ya kyū no shi ai ya ren shū o su ru ta me no kyō gi jō
Word origin
球 (kyū, "ball") + 場 (jō, "place") forms 球場 (kyūjō), literally a place for a ball and specifically a baseball park.
Usage tips
- Unlike English ballpark, which can also mean an approximate range, 球場 (kyūjō) refers to a physical baseball venue.