also: はくきゅう
white ball
Refers to a white ball used in sports, especially baseball or golf. Often used in sports commentary or writing.
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.
Standard kanji spelling; the reading はっきゅう is the modern standard.
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.