closer in Japanese
closer in Japanese is クローザー, ストッパー, 守護神 — closer means nearer than before; comparative of "close.".
closer in Japanese
クローザー
Pronounced: kurōzā
(baseball) A relief pitcher who specializes in getting the last three outs of the game.
ストッパー
Pronounced: sutoppā
(baseball) A relief pitcher who specializes in getting the last three outs of the game.
守護神
Pronounced: shugojin
(baseball) A relief pitcher who specializes in getting the last three outs of the game.
抑え投手
(baseball) A relief pitcher who specializes in getting the last three outs of the game.
What does "closer" mean?
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adv Nearer than before; comparative of "close."
"Move your chair a little closer to the table."
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noun Someone or something that finishes or concludes a thing, especially a skilled salesperson.
"The company hired him because he's known as a great closer."
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noun In baseball, a relief pitcher brought in to secure the final outs of a win.
"The manager sent in his closer to protect a one-run lead in the ninth."
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closer in a sentence
- Move your chair a little closer to the table.
- The company hired him because he's known as a great closer.
- The manager sent in his closer to protect a one-run lead in the ninth.
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What is "closer" in Japanese?
"closer" in Japanese is クローザー, ストッパー, 守護神. closer means: Nearer than before; comparative of "close."
How do you pronounce クローザー?
"closer" in Japanese is クローザー, pronounced "kurōzā".
How do you use "closer" in a sentence?
Example: "Move your chair a little closer to the table." In Japanese, "closer" is クローザー, ストッパー, 守護神.
Are there other ways to say "closer" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "closer": クローザー, ストッパー, 守護神, 抑え投手.
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