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(ない)でファウルをした。
A foul was committed inside the penalty area.
相手(あいて)のPA付近(ふきん)でボールを(うば)った。
We won the ball near the opponent's penalty area.
PA(そと)からの見事(みごと)なシュートでゴールを()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(じゅうはち)ヤード: 18-yard box