How do you say "speedball" in Japanese?

In Japanese, "speedball" is スピードボール (supīdobōru). It is a noun pronounced "soo-pee-doh-boh-roo".

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Pronunciation

スピードボール is written in katakana. Romanised as supīdobōru, it sounds roughly like "soo-pee-doh-boh-roo" to an English ear.

Example sentence

新しいスピードボールが設置されました。

Atarashii Supīdobōru ga secchi saremashita.

A new speedball has been installed.

Usage notes

Supīdobōru (スピードボール) means speedball in Japanese. This noun describes a feature or object found in indoor or outdoor environments.

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Questions about スピードボール

How do you pronounce スピードボール?

スピードボール is romanised as supīdobōru. Say it roughly like "soo-pee-doh-boh-roo" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is スピードボール formal or casual?

スピードボール is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is スピードボール written in Japanese?

スピードボール is written using katakana. Katakana is typically used for words of foreign origin or to give emphasis.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Japanese language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.