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VocabJLPT N1

volleyball

Noun

Definitions

1. volleyball

This katakana word can refer to either volleyball (バレーボール shortened) or ballet (バレエ is more standard for ballet but バレー is sometimes used). Context is important to determine the meaning, so pay attention to surrounding words to distinguish between the sport and the dance form.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The teacher warned us, "Injury prevention is key in volleyball."

Sentence 2

Even when you fail, just keep digging like in volleyball.

Sentence 3

I submitted the volleyball club's activity report to HR.

Sentence 4

She said, "Blocking in volleyball is all about reading the opponent."

Sentence 5

After dinner, my brother and I got hyped watching volleyball videos together.