内野(ないや)

ないや
noun
infield
leisure
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)が素早(すばや)く捕球(ほきゅう)した。
The infielder quickly caught the ball.
彼(かれ)は内野(ないや)の守備(しゅび)が得意(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

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)

Related Words

Antonym: 外野(がいや) (outfield)
Related: 投手(とうしゅ) (pitcher)
Related: 捕手(ほしゅ) (catcher)
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Added 2026.2.1 15:15 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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