also: はくきゅう
noun
white ball
Refers to a white ball used in sports, especially baseball or golf. Often used in sports commentary or writing.
ピッチャーが白球を投げた。
The pitcher threw the white ball.
ゴルフの白球がフェアウェイを転がった。
The white golf ball rolled along the fairway.
Obsolete reading; learners should use はっきゅう.
Compound of 白 (white) and 球 (ball). The reading はっきゅう is a standard rendaku-influenced reading of the kanji combination.