ＳＰ
also: エスピー
Meanings
security police; special police
Refers to a police unit responsible for security or special duties, often used in Japanese contexts for dignitary protection or riot control.
The security police are guarding the VIP.
78-rpm record
Historical term for a standard-play phonograph record; now mostly encountered in collector or retro contexts.
This 78-rpm record is a precious pre-war recording.
standard play; SP (VHS recording speed)
Refers to the standard recording speed on VHS tapes, offering shorter recording time but higher quality compared to LP or EP modes.
Recording in SP mode gives good picture quality.
shore patrol
Military term for a unit that maintains order among personnel on shore leave; primarily used in U.S. Navy contexts.
The shore patrol is patrolling outside the base.
Abbreviation of セールスプロモーション; used in marketing and business contexts.
See also: セールスプロモーション
We will strengthen the sales promotion for the new product.
save point
Baseball term for a relief pitcher earning a save; abbreviation of セーブポイント.
See also: セーブポイント
He recorded 20 save points this season.
short program
Figure skating term for the first competitive segment; abbreviation of ショートプログラム.
See also: ショートプログラム
She set a personal best in the short program.
Computing term for a programming paradigm; abbreviation of 構造化プログラミング.
See also: 構造化プログラミング
The concept of structured programming is fundamental to software development.
Abbreviation of スマートフォン; used in casual or technical contexts.
See also: スマートフォン
I bought a new smartphone.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉にＳＰがつくto have SP (security officers) assigned to someone
The Prime Minister has several SP officers assigned to him.
- ＳＰ版〈物〉a special/limited edition of something
A special edition of this album is available.
- ＳＰモードで〈物〉を録画するto record something in SP (standard play) mode
I recorded this video in SP mode.
- ＳＰを稼ぐto earn a save (in baseball)
He earned 30 saves this season.