Entry

アンツーカ

antsuuka

A clay-and-brick court surface used for tennis or track areas.

Meaning

Refers to a compacted surface made from clay and crushed brick, used on some tennis courts and tracks. The Japanese form is a borrowed sports term.

Examples

このテニスコートはアンツーカで舗装(ほそう)されており、水(みず)はけが良い(よい)。

This tennis court is paved with an en-tout-cas surface and has good drainage.

Source: Internal

アンツーカのコートは、ハードコートに比べ(くらべ)て足腰(あしこし)への負担(ふたん)が少ない(すくない)。

En-tout-cas courts place less strain on the legs and back compared to hard courts.

Source: Internal

激しい(はげしい)雨(あめ)の後で(あとで)も、アンツーカなら短時間(たんじかん)で試合(しあい)を再開(さいかい)できる。

Even after heavy rain, matches can be resumed in a short time on an en-tout-cas surface.

Source: Internal

クレーコート

kuree kooto

A tennis court with a clay surface.

What does アンツーカ mean in Japanese?

アンツーカ means A clay-and-brick court surface used for tennis or track areas.

How do you read アンツーカ?

アンツーカ is read as あんつーか and romanized as antsuuka.

What type of gairaigo is アンツーカ?

アンツーカ is listed as Pure Gairaigo and Source Uncertain.

What category is アンツーカ in?

アンツーカ is in the Sports & Games category.