VocabJLPT N1
glove (esp. in sports)
NounPlace

Definitions

  1. 1. glove (esp. in sports)
  2. 2. mitt
  3. 3. Globe
Borrowed from English "glove," this katakana noun typically refers to a baseball glove or a large protective glove used in sports. It is distinct from the thinner gloves worn for warmth, which are more commonly called グラブ or 手袋 (てぶくろ).

Example sentences

Sentence 1

You always forget, so just keep your glove in the car.

Sentence 2

Isn't that glove's leather a little too soft? Like, doesn't that make you nervous?

Sentence 3

I can't believe he forgot his glove and acted like it was totally fine. Respect, honestly.

Sentence 4

Out of nowhere, a wild throw caught the tip of my glove!

Sentence 5

I sent a request asking them to send three glove samples.