イレブン
also: イレヴン
Meanings
1
eleven; the number 11
Katakana form of the number eleven. For ordinary counting and writing the number, 十一 or 11 is more usual; イレブン often appears in names, labels, and sport-related contexts.
His jersey number is eleven.
2
eleven-player team; soccer team
Sports use, especially soccer, referring to a team or lineup of eleven players. Common in compounds and expressions such as 先発イレブン and 日本イレブン.
The starting eleven was announced before the match.
The Japanese eleven caught up in the second half.
Usage patterns
- 先発イレブンに選ばれるto be chosen for the starting eleven
He was selected for the starting eleven for the first time.
- 〈国〉イレブンa country's national soccer team
Japan's national team advanced to the final.