(ないや)

ないや
noun
infield
1. infield
The area of a baseball field within the baselines, or the players who defend that area.
内野(ないや)ゴロでアウトになった。
He was out on an infield grounder.
内野手(ないやしゅ)素早(すばや)捕球(ほきゅう)した。
The infielder quickly caught the ball.
(かれ)内野(ないや)守備(しゅび)得意(とくい)だ。
He is good at infield defense.

内野(ないや) refers to the diamond-shaped area of a baseball field enclosed by the baselines. It also refers collectively to the players who defend this area.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 内野手(ないやしゅ) (infielder)
  • 内野(ないや)ゴロ (infield grounder)
  • 内野(ないや)フライ (infield fly)
  • 内野(ないや)守備(しゅび) (infield defense)

INFIELD POSITIONS:

  • 一塁手(いちるいしゅ) (first baseman)
  • 二塁手(にるいしゅ) (second baseman)
  • 三塁手(さんるいしゅ) (third baseman)
  • 遊撃手(ゆうげきしゅ) (shortstop)