選手
せんしゅ · senshu
Player (of a sport), athlete, team member
Other ways to say “player” in Japanese →
high first, then falls · what is pitch accent?
Example sentences
あの選手は、守備でチームに貢献している。
あのせんしゅは、しゅびでちーむにこうけんしている。
That player contributes to the team with his defense.
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監督は選手たちを信じている。
かんとくはせんしゅたちをしんじている。
The manager believes in the players.
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競技が始まるから、選手はすぐに準備をしてください。
きょうぎがはじまるから、せんしゅはすぐにじゅんびをしてください。
Because the events are about to start, athletes, please prepare immediately.
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あの選手を三振に打ち取ったのは、実は新人ピッチャーだった。
あのせんしゅをさんしんにうちとったのは、じつはしんじんぴっちゃーだった。
The one who struck out that player was actually a rookie pitcher.
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What does 選手 mean?
Player (of a sport), athlete, team member.
How do you pronounce 選手?
せんしゅ (senshu). Pitch accent: atamadaka — high first, then falls. Press Listen above to hear it.
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JLPT N3 — intermediate. See the JLPT N3 guide.
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