WORD DETAIL
投球
とうきゅう
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
投球is readとうきゅうand means throwing a ball, particularly pitching in baseball. - Basic usage: It is used for the timing between a pitcher's throws or pitching form reviewed on video.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Action and player
投球names the act of throwing the ball, while投手(とうしゅ)names the player who pitches in baseball.

