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ジャブラニ

Meanings

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noun

Jabulani (Adidas soccer ball)

product name

Refers specifically to the official match ball used in the 2010 FIFA World Cup, manufactured by Adidas.

2010年ねんのワールドカップでは、ジャブラニが公こう式しき試し合あい球きゅうとして使つかわれた。
At the 2010 World Cup, the Jabulani was used as the official match ball.

Etymology

From Zulu 'jabulani', meaning 'rejoice' or 'be happy'. The name was chosen for the 2010 FIFA World Cup ball to reflect the celebratory spirit of the tournament.