二塁・2塁|にるいnirui[1]atamadaka (head-high)
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Which spelling to use
二塁二塁 is the more common form and is written entirely in kanji; it is the usual choice for learners.
2塁2塁 is less common than 二塁 and combines a numeral with kanji; treat it as an alternative written form rather than your default.
Definitions
- noun, baseballsecond base
Synonyms & antonyms
- SynonymセカンドベースNeutralLoanword for the base bag itself; examples are scarce, and in everyday speech 「二塁」 is the usual word.
- RelatedセカンドNeutralColloquial loanword for second base or the second baseman; it can also mean second in order or second gear.
- RelatedキーストーンNeutralLoanword for the second baseman–shortstop pairing; mainly a term of commentary.
For baseball's second base or second baseman, use 「二塁」, as in 「二塁手」 and 「二塁打」; 「セカンド」 is the common colloquial choice, while 「キーストーン」 refers to the second–shortstop duo.
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