Translation of Japanese word "選手" to English
選手
せんしゅ
[senshu]
IPA: /senshu/
Meaning
NounA participant in any of a group of sporting activities including track and field, road running, cross country running and racewalking.
How to use
選手 (senshu) — 'athlete / player / team member'. サッカー選手 — soccer player. オリンピック選手 — Olympian.
🇬🇧 English
athlete / player
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 選手
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): せんしゅ
Romaji Transcription: senshu
Example Sentences
選手たちは試合のために練習しています。
せんしゅたちはしあいのためにれんしゅうしています。
The players are practicing for the game.
選手の精神力は重要です。
せんしゅのせいしんりょくはじゅうようです。
The mental strength of the athlete is important.
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Common phrases
- プロ選手— professional athlete
Frequency rank: #469 in Japanese
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The Japanese word "選手" means "athlete / player" in English.
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The word "選手" is read as "せんしゅ" (senshu). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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