Japanese word

野球選手

Pronunciation

Romajiyakyūsenshu

Meaning

  • nounbaseball player

Example

兄は野球選手です。ani wa ya kyū sen shu de su

My older brother is a baseball player.

Illustration for 野球選手 (baseball player)

More examples

子どもたちは将来、野球選手になることを夢見ています。ko do mo ta chi wa shō rai ya kyū sen shu ni na ru ko to o yume mi te i ma su

The children dream of becoming baseball players someday.

Core concept

Refers to a person who takes part in the game of baseball, whether as an amateur or a professional.

Common phrases

  • 野球選手になるya kyū sen shu ni na ru

    become a baseball player

  • プロ野球選手pu ro ya kyū sen shu

    professional baseball player

Similar words

選手senshu: A person who plays a sport or competes in an event.
プロ野球選手puroyakyūsenshu: A person who plays baseball professionally for pay.
球児kyūji: A child or teenager who plays baseball, often for a school team.

Definition in Japanese

野球をする人。ya kyū o su ru hito

Word origin

野球 (yakyū, "baseball") combines with 選手 (senshu, "player") to form 野球選手 (yakyū senshu, "baseball player").

Usage tips

  • In English, baseball player covers everyone from a child on a local team to a professional athlete.

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