守備
しゅび
shubi
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 88 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
守備 (しゅび (shubi)) means "Defense". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Defense
Also : Guarding · Defensive play · Fielding
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Example Sentences
野球では守備の能力が、試合の勝敗を左右することがある。
やきゅうではしゅびののうりょくが、しあいのしょうはいをそうえきすることがある。
In baseball, defensive ability can influence the outcome of the game.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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