プレーオフ
also: プレイオフ
Meanings
1
playoff
Sports term for a postseason elimination tournament or tiebreaker match.
This team advanced to the playoffs.
The championship will be decided in the playoffs.
Usage patterns
- プレーオフに進出するto advance to the playoffs
His team advanced to the playoffs this season.
- プレーオフで敗れるto be eliminated in the playoffs
The team lost in the playoffs and ended their season.
- プレーオフ進出を決めるto clinch a playoff spot
They won the final game and clinched a playoff spot.