バトン
Meanings
1
Refers to a baton used in relay races, orchestral conducting, or metaphorically for passing on responsibilities.
Pass the baton to the next runner.
The conductor brought down the baton.
Usage patterns
- バトンを受け取るto receive the baton (in a relay)
The next runner received the baton and took off.
- バトンを落とすto drop the baton
The team dropped in ranking after dropping the baton.
- バトンを振るto wave/conduct with a baton
The conductor waved his baton to lead the orchestra.
Expressions
- バトンを渡すpass the baton (in a relay race) · pass the baton; hand over the torch