イン

noun

in (ball in play); inside the line

Sports term for a ball landing inside the boundary line, especially in tennis. Opposite of アウト.

See also: アウト

• そのショットはインだった。

  That shot was in.

noun-modifying (irregular)

in; inside; internal; interior

Prenominal use meaning 'inside' or 'internal', often in compound-like expressions. Opposite of アウト.

See also: アウト

• インサイドから鍵かぎをかけてください。

  Please lock it from the inside.

expression

enter here; entrance; entry

Used on signs, especially parking entrance signs, to indicate where to enter. Often seen as イン.

• 駐ちゅう車しゃ場じょうの入いり口ぐちに「イン」と書かいてある。

  The parking lot entrance says 'IN'.

noun

back nine

Golf term for the second half of an 18-hole course. Opposite of アウト.

See also: アウト

• 今日きょうはインでスコアを伸のばした。

  I improved my score on the back nine today.

noun

inside lane

In track cycling, speed skating, etc., the lane closest to the inside of the track.

• インを走はしる選せん手しゅが有ゆう利りだ。

  The athlete running on the inside lane has an advantage.

noun

check-in time

Abbreviation of チェックイン. Used in contexts like hotel or flight check-in times.

See also: チェックイン

• ホテルのインは午ご後ご3時じからです。

  Hotel check-in is from 3 p.m.