クリケット
kuriketto[kɯ̟ɾʲike̞t̚to̞]
クリケット (kuriketto) is the Japanese word for the cricket sport.
The term refers to the bat-and-ball game played between two teams on a field with a central pitch. When discussing the equipment used in the sport, you might use the words バット for bat and ウィケット for wicket.
How do you pronounce it?
kuriketto
Did you know?
- While the sport is called クリケット, the Japanese word for the insect 'cricket' is completely different: コオロギ (koorogi). This means you cannot use the same word for both the game and the bug.
- While クリケット is rare, the Japanese phrase 'baseball' 野球 (yakyū) literally translates to 'field ball'. This linguistic pattern reflects how Japan adopted Western bat-and-ball sports during the Meiji era.
- If you use the word バット (batto) to describe equipment, a Japanese speaker will instinctively assume you are talking about baseball rather than cricket.
Examples in context
- イギリスではクリケットが人気です。Igirisu de wa kuriketto ga ninki desu.Cricket is popular in the UK.
- クリケットの試合を観に行きたいです。Kuriketto no shiai o mi ni ikitai desu.I want to go see a cricket match.
- 彼はクリケットの選手です。Kare wa kuriketto no senshu desu.He is a cricket player.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about sports hobbies in a cafe.
- 美咲 Misaki蓮さんは、クリケットに興味がありますか？Ren-san wa, kuriketto ni kyoumi ga arimasu ka?Ren, are you interested in cricket?
- 蓮 Renはい、クリケットのルールを勉強しています。Hai, kuriketto no ruuru o benkyou shite imasu.Yes, I am studying the rules of cricket.
- 美咲 Misaki私も、いつか試合を観てみたいです。Watashi mo, itsuka shiai o mite mitai desu.I also want to see a match someday.
- 蓮 Ren一緒に行きましょう！Issho ni ikimashou!Let's go together!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry クリケット, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
