Meaning

Primary

Pitcher

Word Type

noun, suffix

Explanation

You already know that means "hand," but it can also mean "doer," as in someone who performs a particular action or task. Why? Because we use our hands to do things. And when it comes to throwing, the doer is the pitcher!

Reading

とうしゅ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You haven't learned this reading for yet, so here's a mnemonic to help you:

To be a good pitcher, all you have to do is put the ball into the chute (しゅ). Pitchers don't actually throw the ball. There is an invisible pitching chute right on the mound. You slide the ball into the chute and off it goes!

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 左投手

    left-handed pitcher

    右投手

    right-handed pitcher

    ベテラン投手

    experienced pitcher

Context Sentences

父は、プロの投手です。

My father is a professional pitcher.

大谷氏は投手の名人でありバッターの名人でもあります。

Ohtani is a master pitcher and hitter.

メキシコのチームの投手はとても強いです。

The pitcher on the Mexican team is very strong.

Kanji Composition