PA
ぴーえー
noun
penalty area
1.
penalty area; penalty box (in soccer)
The rectangular area in front of each goal in soccer where fouls by the defending team can result in a penalty kick.
PA内でファウルをした。
A foul was committed inside the penalty area.
相手のPA付近でボールを奪った。
We won the ball near the opponent's penalty area.
PA外からの見事なシュートでゴールを決めた。
They scored with a brilliant shot from outside the penalty area.
PA stands for "Penalty Area" and is commonly used in Japanese soccer commentary and discussions.
RELATED SOCCER TERMS:
- PK: ペナルティキック (penalty kick)
- ゴールエリア: goal area (smaller box inside PA)
- ペナルティスポット: penalty spot
- GK: ゴールキーパー (goalkeeper)
ALTERNATIVE NAMES:
- ペナルティエリア: full form
- ボックス: box (casual term)
- 十八ヤード: 18-yard box