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infield
The area of a baseball field within the baselines, or the players who defend that area.
内野ゴロでアウトになった。
He was out on an infield grounder.
内野手が素早く捕球した。
The infielder quickly caught the ball.
彼は内野の守備が得意だ。
He is good at infield defense.
内野 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 (infielder)
- 内野ゴロ (infield grounder)
- 内野フライ (infield fly)
- 内野の守備 (infield defense)
INFIELD POSITIONS:
- 一塁手 (first baseman)
- 二塁手 (second baseman)
- 三塁手 (third baseman)
- 遊撃手 (shortstop)