Translation guide
The player who guards the goal in sports like soccer, hockey, etc. In Japanese, the most common term is ゴールキーパー, but キーパー is also widely used in casual contexts.
The player positioned to prevent the ball or puck from entering the goal.
Standard term for goalkeeper in soccer, hockey, etc. Used in formal and neutral contexts.
彼はプロのゴールキーパーです。
He is a professional goalkeeper.
Shortened, casual form of ゴールキーパー. Very common in everyday conversation and sports commentary.
Literally 'guardian deity'. A dramatic, metaphorical term for an outstanding goalkeeper, often used in sports media.
キーパーがナイスセーブ！
The keeper made a nice save!
He is called the guardian deity of the team.