noun
Used in film and photography for a single continuous take or camera shot.
監督はそのシーンをワンショットで撮影した。
The director filmed that scene in one shot.
noun
General sports term for a shot, hit, or strike, e.g., in tennis, golf, or baseball.
彼の強烈なショットがラインを割った。
His powerful shot went out of bounds.
noun
Specifically a basketball shot; synonymous with シュート in this context.
See also: シュート
試合終了間際に彼がスリーポイントショットを決めた。
He made a three-point shot just before the end of the game.
noun
gunshot
Refers to the firing of a gun or the sound of a gunshot.
遠くでショットの音が聞こえた。
I heard the sound of a gunshot in the distance.
noun
A small serving of straight alcohol, typically consumed quickly.
バーでテキーラのショットを頼んだ。
I ordered a shot of tequila at the bar.