ノーヒット

のーひっと
noun
no-hitter; no-hit
1. no-hitter; no-hit (game)
In baseball, a game where the pitcher allows no hits from the opposing team.
ノーヒットノーランを達成(たっせい)した。
He achieved a no-hitter.
9(かい)までノーヒットに(おさ)えた。
He held them hitless through nine innings.
ノーヒットに(おさ)えるのは(むずか)しい。
It's difficult to keep the opponent hitless.

A baseball term from English "no-hit." Most commonly used in the compound ノーヒットノーラン (no-hitter, no runs).

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • ノーヒットノーランを達成(たっせい)する: to achieve a no-hitter
  • ノーヒットに(おさ)える: to hold the opponent hitless
  • ノーヒットで()()ける: to get through without giving up a hit

DISTINCTIONS:

  • ノーヒットノーラン: no hits and no runs allowed. Walks and errors may still occur.
  • 完全(かんぜん)試合(しあい): perfect game — no batter reaches base at all (no hits, no walks, no errors)

USAGE NOTE:
In Japanese baseball terminology, ノーヒットノーラン is the standard term (not just "no-hitter" as in English). The abbreviation ノーヒット alone is less common as a standalone noun.