Translation guide
In baseball, a 'base hit' is a hit that allows the batter to reach base safely. This guide covers how to express this concept in Japanese, from the most common term to related expressions.
The standard term for a base hit in baseball.
The most common and standard Japanese term for a base hit. Used in all contexts, from casual conversation to official statistics.
Both mean 'base hit'. 安打 is the formal, standard term used in statistics and writing. ヒット is a loanword and feels more casual, often used in conversation and live commentary. They are interchangeable in most situations, but 安打 is preferred in official contexts.
He got a base hit in the ninth inning.
彼はこの試合で3安打を放った。
He got three base hits in this game.
The leadoff batter got on base with a base hit in the first inning.
The loanword from English, very commonly used in spoken Japanese and sports commentary. Slightly more casual than 安打.
He hit a base hit and went to first base.
Specifically a single (one-base hit). Use when you need to distinguish from extra-base hits.
He hit a single to left field.
The player recorded his 100th base hit of the season.