Entry
インサイドワーク
insaido waaku
A clever or tactical play, especially in baseball.
Meaning
A baseball term for a smart, calculated play or strategy rather than raw power. It can suggest disciplined, technical, or highly informed play.
- baseball tactic
- smart or scientific style of play
Examples
Example Sentences
捕手の巧みなインサイドワークが、チームを勝利へと導いた。
The catcher's skillful clever play led the team to victory.
彼はインサイド・ワークに定評があり、監督からの信頼も厚い。
He has a reputation for smart baseball and is highly trusted by the manager.
ベテラン投手はインサイドワークを駆使して、強打者を打ち取った。
The veteran pitcher suppressed the powerful batter by making full use of clever tactics.
Related
イレギュラーバウンド
iregyuraa baundo
A bad bounce of the ball, especially in tennis or baseball.
ナイター
naitaa
A sports match played at night under stadium lighting.
クラウチングスタイル
kurauchingu sutairu
A low, bent-over body position used in various sports like skiing and baseball.
アッパースイング
appaa suingu
An upward motion of a bat, club, or fist.
See Also
アレキサンドライト
arekisandoraito
A gemstone known for color change under different light.
ミックスサンドイッチ
mikkusu sandoicchi
A plate or pack of sandwiches with various different fillings.
サンドイッチファック
sandoicchi fakku
A sexual position involving three people.
ボクサーサウンド
bokusaa saundo
The distinctive exhaust note produced by a horizontally opposed (boxer) engine, particularly in Subaru vehicles.
Entry Questions
What does インサイドワーク mean in Japanese?
インサイドワーク means A clever or tactical play, especially in baseball.
How do you read インサイドワーク?
インサイドワーク is read as いんさいどわーく and romanized as insaidowaaku.
What language does インサイドワーク come from?
The source language for インサイドワーク is English.
What type of gairaigo is インサイドワーク?
インサイドワーク is listed as Pure Gairaigo and Wasei-Eigo.
Source Details
- Entry ID
- 1022380
- Source
- JMdict_english
- Revision
- JMdict.2026-04-17
- Review notes
- Needs review
- Active language
- English
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