Translation guide
In baseball, 'second base' refers to the base itself, the defensive position, or reaching that base as a runner. This guide covers how to express these concepts naturally in Japanese.
Standard term for second base in baseball.
There's a runner on second base.
Loanword from English, commonly used in casual conversation.
He slid into second base.
Referring to the fielder who covers second base, or the position itself.
Describing the act of advancing to second base.
セカンド can refer to either the base or the position, but context usually makes it clear. In formal writing, 二塁 or 二塁手 is preferred.
セカンドの守備がうまい。
He's a good fielder at second base.
The runner touched second base and then headed for third.