ノープレー

noun

match suspension; out of play

Sports term for a temporary stoppage of play, such as for an injury, weather, or other interruption. Wasei-eigo from English 'no play'.

wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from no play

• 雨あめが強つよくなって、審しん判ぱんはノープレーを宣せん告こくした。

  The rain got heavier and the umpire called a suspension of play.

• ノープレーの間あいだ、選せん手しゅたちはベンチで待たい機きしていた。

  During the stoppage, the players waited on the bench.