ラケット
Meanings
1
racket; paddle
Refers to the implement used in tennis, badminton, squash, table tennis, etc. In table tennis, 'paddle' is the more common English term.
I bought a new racket, so let's play tennis this weekend.
I replaced the rubber on my table tennis paddle.
Usage patterns
- ラケットで〈物〉を打つto hit something with a racket
I hit the ball with the racket.
- ラケットを振るto swing a racket
He swung his racket powerfully.
- ラケットを握るto grip a racket
Beginners practice how to grip a racket.