騎手
Meanings
1
rider; horseman; jockey
Refers to a person who rides a horse, especially in contexts like horse racing or equestrianism. 騎手 is the most common term for a professional jockey.
He is a famous jockey.
The jockey checked the horse's condition before the race.
Usage patterns
- 騎手になるto become a jockey
He dreamed of becoming a jockey since he was a child.
- 騎手を目指すto aim to become a jockey
She keeps up rigorous training aiming to become a jockey.
- 騎手が〈馬〉に乗るfor a jockey to ride a horse
The jockey mounted the horse looking tense.