ホームチーム
ほーむちーむ
noun
home team
1.
home team; team playing on its own ground
In sports, the team playing a match at its own home stadium or ground, hosting the opposing side. Contrasted with the visiting team, and typically favored by local crowd support.
今日はホームチームが勝った。
The home team won today.
スタジアムはホームチームのファンで埋まっていた。
The stadium was packed with home-team fans.
ホームチームは地元の声援を受けて有利に試合を進めた。
Backed by local cheering, the home team gained the upper hand in the match.
From English "home team." Used across team sports such as 野球 (baseball) and サッカー (soccer).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- ホームチームの応援: cheering for the home team
- ホームチームが先制する: for the home team to score first
SIMILAR WORDS:
- アウェーチーム: away team — the visiting side playing at the opponent's ground.
- 地元チーム: local team — emphasizes belonging to the area rather than hosting the current match.