【きゅう】

Frequency rank: 5,110. – 5,114.
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
  1. sphere; globe; ball; bulb
  2. ball; spheremathematicssee also and
    3. counter
  3. counter for pitchesbaseball
Forms
  • 【きゅう】Frequency rank: 5,110. – 5,114.
  • きゅうFrequency rank: 25,728. – 25,901.
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. sphere; globe; ball; bulb
    2. This usage refers to a three-dimensional shape or object that is round and symmetrical. It can be used to describe physical objects, as well as concepts or ideas that are round in nature.
    The Earth is in the shape of a round sphere.
    I replaced the light bulb.
  2. ball; sphere
    3. Similar to the first meaning, this usage specifically emphasizes the object’s role in sports or games, often referring to items used in activities such as soccer or basketball.
    I kicked the soccer ball.
    He threw the baseball.
  3. counter for pitches
    4. This usage refers to a unit of measurement specifically for counting pitches in baseball or similar sports contexts.
    In yesterday's game, he threw eighty pitches.
    The pitcher signals for each pitch.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to throw a ballbasketballhard ballsoft ballspherical shapebaseball stadiumthe ball spinscenter of the sphereこうきゅう光球bulb of lightto hold a ball
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