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 widely used in Japanese soccer commentary, match reports, and discussions. It refers to the rectangular zone in front of each goal where defensive fouls result in a penalty kick.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- PA内: inside the penalty area
- PA外: outside the penalty area
- 相手のPA: the opponent's penalty area
- PA付近: near the penalty area
ALTERNATIVE NAMES:
- ペナルティエリア: full form (less common in speech)
- ボックス: box (casual)
- 十八ヤード: 18-yard box
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)
- GK: ゴールキーパー (goalkeeper)