エース
Meanings
1
In card games, the highest or lowest card depending on the game.
In poker, the ace is the strongest card.
2
ace (player); star player; top performer
Refers to the best player on a team, especially in sports like baseball, or more broadly to an outstanding person in any field.
He is performing well as the ace of the team.
The ace of the sales department achieved the top results again this month.
3
In tennis and similar sports, a serve that the opponent cannot return. Often referred to as サービスエース.
See also: サービスエース
He hit 10 aces in the match.
Usage patterns
- エースを引くto draw an ace (in a card game)
If you draw an ace in cards, your chances of winning are high.
- 〈人〉がエースになるfor someone to become the ace/star player
He became the team's ace when he was a third-year student.
- エースを決めるto score an ace (serve)
She scored an ace with her serve.