The difference between Yakyu and baseball
"Yakyu" and "baseball" are essentially the same sport, but there are some interesting differences between how they're played and experienced, particularly in professional leagues. Here's a breakdown:
Similarities:
Core rules: The basic rules of pitching, hitting, running, and scoring are quite similar. Both have nine innings, three outs per inning, and the same basic field layout.
Differences:
Style of play:
Yakyu: Known for a more strategic, low-scoring, and bunting-heavy approach. Pitching accuracy and fielding are emphasized.
Baseball: Often sees more power hitting, stealing bases, and home runs.
Game pace:
Yakyu: Games tend to be longer, averaging around 3 hours compared to 2.5 in Major League Baseball.
Baseball: Generally faster paced with less bunting and intentional walks.
Pitching strategy:
Yakyu: More focus on off-speed and breaking pitches to induce weak contact.
Baseball: Fastballs and power pitches are more prominent.
Fan culture:
Yakyu: Fans are typically more passionate and engaged, with organized cheers and chants throughout the game.
Baseball: While still enthusiastic, the atmosphere tends to be more relaxed and individualistic.
League structure:
Yakyu: Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) has two leagues (Central and Pacific) with six teams each.
Baseball: Major League Baseball (MLB) has two leagues (American and National) with 15 teams each.
Season length:
Yakyu: NPB season runs from April to October, with a longer postseason.
Baseball: MLB season runs from April to October, with a shorter postseason.
Overall:
While essentially the same sport, Yakyu and baseball offer distinct experiences. It's about playing style, pacing, fan culture, and the nuances that add flavor to each brand of baseball.
1-Today’s Japanese language
Japanese Basic Sports Vocabulary (Romaji & Kanji)
General:
スポーツ (すぽーつ) - supōtsu - sports
運動 (うんどう) - undō - exercise
競技 (きょうぎ) - kyōgi - competition
ルール (るーる) - ruuru - rules
勝つ (かつ) - katsu - win
負ける (まける) - makeru - lose
引き分け (ひきわけ) - hikiwake - draw
観戦 (かんせん) - kansen - watching (a game)
選手 (せんしゅ) - senshu - player
チーム (ちーむ) - chiimu - team
Specific Sports:
Baseball: (see previous response for specific terms)
Soccer:
サッカー (さっかー) - sakkā - soccer
ゴール (ごーる) - gooru - goal
ボール (ぼーる) - booru - ball
フィールド (ふぃーるど) - fiirudo - field
選手 (せんしゅ) - senshu - player
ゴールキーパー (ごーるきーぱー) - goorukipaa - goalkeeper
シュート (しゅうと) - shūto - shot
パス (ぱす) - pasu - pass
タックル (たっくる) - takkuru - tackle
ファウル (ふぁうる) - faauru - foul
Basketball:
バスケットボール (ばすけっとぼーる) - basukettobōru - basketball
コート (こーと) - kooto - court
リング (りんぐ) - ringu - hoop (basket)
ボール (ぼーる) - booru - ball
選手 (せんしゅ) - senshu - player
シュート (しゅうと) - shūto - shot
ドリブル (どりぶる) - doriburu - dribble
パス (ぱす) - pasu - pass
ファウル (ふぁうる) - faauru - foul
Tennis:
テニス (テニス) - tenisu - tennis
コート (こーと) - kooto - court
ネット (ねっと) - netto - net
ボール (ぼーる) - booru - ball
ラケット (らけっと) - raketto - racket
選手 (せんしゅ) - senshu - player
サーブ (さーぶ) - saabu - serve
ストローク (すとろーく) - sutorooke - stroke
ボレー (ぼれー) - boree - volley
スマッシュ (すまッシュ) - sumasshu - smash
Volleyball:
バレーボール (ばれーぼーる) - bareebooru - volleyball
コート (こーと) - kooto - court
ネット (ねっと) - netto - net
ボール (ぼーる) - booru - ball
選手 (せんしゅ) - senshu - player
サーブ (さーぶ) - saabu - serve
スパイク (すぱいく) - supaiku - spike
ブロック (ぶろっく) - burokku - block
レシーブ (れしぃぶ) - reshiibu - receive
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