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VocabJLPT N2

bat

Noun

Definitions

1. bat (in baseball, cricket, etc.)

This katakana noun refers to a bat, specifically the kind used in baseball to hit a ball. Baseball is extremely popular in Japan, so this word is very commonly heard in sports contexts, and it can also refer to a similar bat-shaped object in other contexts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Where did I put my bat? I can't remember.

Sentence 2

After dinner, my little brother silently grabbed his bat and headed outside.

Sentence 3

In the dark gym, the shadow of the bat stretched out long across the floor.

Sentence 4

Please do not leave bats in the hallway, as it is a safety hazard.

Sentence 5

His silence is heavy, like the air after a swing and a miss.