Japanese dictionary
How to say "softball" in Japanese
ソフトボールそふとぼーる · sofutobōru
"Softball" in Japanese is ソフトボール (sofutobōru). To play softball is ソフトボールをする.
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Ways to say "softball" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| ソフトボールそふとぼーる · sofutobōru | Softball. |
How to use it
Softball is a popular school sport in Japan, especially among girls.
Japan's women's softball team has won Olympic gold medals.
Example sentences
- 高校でソフトボール部でした。Kōkō de sofutobōru bu deshita.I was on the softball team in high school.
- 会社のソフトボール大会に出ました。Kaisha no sofutobōru taikai ni demashita.I played in the company softball tournament.
- ソフトボールのルールは野球に似ています。Sofutobōru no rūru wa yakyū ni nite imasu.Softball rules are similar to baseball.
- 週末にソフトボールをしました。Shūmatsu ni sofutobōru o shimashita.I played softball on the weekend.
- 娘はソフトボールのピッチャーです。Musume wa sofutobōru no pitchā desu.My daughter is a softball pitcher.
- ソフトボールの試合をテレビで見ました。Sofutobōru no shiai o terebi de mimashita.I watched a softball game on TV.
Questions
Is softball popular in Japan?
Yes. Many schools have softball teams, and the Japan women's national team is among the world's best.
How do you say "play softball" in Japanese?
Say ソフトボールをする (sofutobōru o suru).
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