選手 (せんしゅ, senshu) Japanese meaning: player | KotomoraHe is a professional soccer player.
My dream is to become an Olympic athlete.
Usage patterns
〈場所〉代表の選手a player representing 〈place〉
He competed in the tournament as a player representing Japan.
選手として出場するto compete/participate as a player
She participated in the Olympics as an athlete.
選手を育てるto develop/train athletes
This coach has trained many excellent athletes.
選手に選ばれるto be selected as a player
He was delighted to be chosen as a representative player.
選手が引退するfor a player to retire
That player will retire at the end of this season.
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player depth; pool of players
Olympic village; athletes' village
professional athlete; pro player
all-around athlete; versatile player
reserve player; substitute player
substitute player; substitution
