走者
Meanings
1
runner; racer
General term for a person who runs in a race or competition, such as a track event or marathon.
The marathon runners lined up at the start line.
2
base runner
Baseball term for a player who is on base or running between bases.
There is a runner on second base.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉に走者がいるto have a runner on (a base)
The batter hit with a runner on second base.
- 走者を進めるto advance a runner
He advanced the runner to third base with a sacrifice bunt.
- 走者がホームに帰るfor a runner to score (reach home)
The runner scored on the hit, and a run came in.
- 先頭を走る走者the runner in the lead
The runner in the lead is approaching the finish line.