JLPT N1

大砲

大砲 literally means “cannon.” But it’s also a common baseball term for a powerful home-run hitter.

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1 Noun

Cannon / Artillery

A large, heavy gun, like a cannon or artillery piece, used in warfare.

Example

博物館で巨大な大砲を見た。

I saw a giant cannon at the museum.

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2 Noun

Power Hitter (in baseball)

A nickname for a powerful batter in baseball who hits a lot of home runs; a slugger.

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大砲 literally means "cannon." But it's also a common baseball term for a powerful home-run hitter.

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