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VocabJLPT N1

batter

Noun

Definitions

1. batter

This noun refers to a batter in baseball — the player who stands at home plate and tries to hit the pitched ball. It is a standard term used in baseball commentary and writing.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"Wait, they're actually sending up a pinch hitter next? Seriously?" I said in disbelief.

Sentence 2

Did that batter intentionally jam himself to drop it to the right?

Sentence 3

According to official records, that batter leads the league in RBIs.

Sentence 4

"That batter is a completely different person today!" my friend laughed.

Sentence 5

"Doesn't that batter seem unusually calm today?" she said.