ショット
Meanings
Used in film and photography for a single continuous take or camera shot.
The director filmed that scene in one shot.
General sports term for a shot, hit, or strike, e.g., in tennis, golf, or baseball.
His powerful shot went out of bounds.
Specifically a basketball shot; synonymous with シュート in this context.
See also: シュート
He made a three-point shot just before the end of the game.
gunshot
Refers to the firing of a gun or the sound of a gunshot.
I heard the sound of a gunshot in the distance.
A small serving of straight alcohol, typically consumed quickly.
I ordered a shot of tequila at the bar.
Usage patterns
- ショットを打つto hit a shot (golf, tennis, etc.)
He hit a perfect shot.
- ショットを決めるto make/land a shot
She landed a beautiful shot at the end.
- ショットを外すto miss a shot
He ended up missing an easy shot.
- いいショットを撮るto get a good shot (photo or film)
The cameraman got a beautiful shot of the sunset.
- ショットを飲むto drink a shot (of liquor)
He downed a shot of tequila in one go.
- 〈数〉のショットを撃つto fire ~ shots (gunfire)
The police officer fired three shots into the air.