Translation guide
In baseball, a strikeout is when a batter gets three strikes. In Japanese, the noun is 三振 (sanshin), and the verb is 三振する (sanshin suru). There are also related terms for striking out swinging or looking.
The result of a batter getting three strikes
Standard noun for a strikeout in baseball.
He got a strikeout.
The action of a batter striking out
A strikeout where the batter swings and misses
Literally 'swing-and-miss strikeout'. Commonly used in baseball commentary.
He ended up with a swinging strikeout.
A strikeout where the batter does not swing
Literally 'overlooked strikeout'. Used when the batter takes a called third strike.
He was out on a called third strike.
The action of a pitcher getting a strikeout
Common phrase meaning 'to strike out (a batter)', literally 'to snatch a strikeout'.
The pitcher struck out 10 batters.
The cleanup hitter struck out.