Translation guide
The English word "pitch" covers many distinct concepts. This guide breaks them down into practical meanings for learners, from sales and sports to music and more.
To present or promote an idea, product, or service persuasively, often in a business context.
He gave a sales pitch. · She pitched her startup to investors. · We need to pitch the new campaign.
The most common verb for 'to pitch' in a sales or business context. It implies actively promoting and trying to sell something.
I pitched the new product to the client.
Literally 'to do a presentation'. Often used for a formal pitch, especially with slides.
I gave a pitch to investors.
Means 'to propose'. A more general term, not as forceful as '売り込む', but can be used for pitching an idea.
I pitched a new plan to my boss.
Noun form of '売り込む', meaning a sales pitch or promotion.
His sales pitch is very good.
The area of ground marked out for a game like soccer, baseball, or rugby.
The players ran onto the pitch. · The pitch was muddy after the rain.
General term for sports ground or field. Used for baseball, soccer, etc.
The players entered the pitch.
Also means field, often used for soccer or rugby. Slightly more specific to the playing area.
Specifically a baseball stadium or field. Not used for soccer.
How high or low a sound is; the frequency of a note.
She has perfect pitch. · The pitch of the note was too high.
Literally 'height of sound'. The most common way to express pitch in music or acoustics.
The pitch of this sound is too low.
Musical interval or pitch. Often used when talking about singing in tune.
Loanword from English, used in music contexts, but less common than native terms.
The steepness of a slope, especially a roof.
The roof has a steep pitch. · The pitch of the stairs is too steep.
To throw something, especially in a casual or underhand manner.
He pitched the ball to the batter. · She pitched the empty can into the bin.
To set up a tent.
We pitched our tent by the lake. · They pitched camp for the night.
To fall heavily, especially forwards.
He pitched forward and hit his head. · She lost her balance and pitched down the stairs.
The up-and-down motion of a ship or aircraft.
The ship pitched in the storm. · The plane pitched suddenly.
The loanword ピッチ is used in some contexts (music, sports, business) but is not a universal translation. For most meanings, native Japanese words are more natural.
A sales pitch is not called ピッチ.
サッカーのフィールドは広い。
The soccer pitch is large.
甲子園球場は有名だ。
Koshien pitch is famous.
彼は音程が外れている。
He is off pitch.
The pitch is accurate.
Perfect pitch (the ability). Literally 'absolute sound sense'.
She has perfect pitch.
The pitch of these stairs is gentle.
I pitched the empty can into the trash.
彼女はバランスを崩して倒れた。
She lost her balance and pitched over.
飛行機のピッチングが激しかった。
The plane's pitching was severe.