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捕手

ほしゅ

N1catcher

Examples

捕手が低い球を体で止めた。

投手と捕手は試合前に配球を相談した。

Included kanji

Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: In baseball, 捕手 is read ほしゅ and means the catcher positioned to receive the pitch.
  • Basic usage: The catcher blocks low balls and discusses pitch selection with the pitcher before the game.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • The baseball role receiving pitches
    • This is the baseball position that blocks low pitches and plans pitch selection with the pitcher. Its duties differ from those of the person throwing the pitches.

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