Word details
番手
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 番手.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Common noun
(yarn) count
2
Suffix
nth place (in a race); nth position (in a starting lineup)
Examples
テッドはその野球チームの２番手選手だ。
Ted is the second pitcher on the baseball team.
3
Suffix; Military
nth rank (in a battle formation)
4
Common noun
castle guard
5
Common noun; Horse racing
second-place horse
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