補ほ欠けつ選せん手しゅ

noun

substitute player; benchwarmer; sub

Refers to a player who is not in the starting lineup but may be called upon to replace another player during a game. Often used in team sports contexts.

• 彼かれは補ほ欠けつ選せん手しゅとしてベンチで待たい機きしている。

  He is waiting on the bench as a substitute player.

• 補ほ欠けつ選せん手しゅが試し合あいの後こう半はんに出しゅつ場じょうした。

  The substitute player entered the game in the second half.