Translation guide
In baseball, 'second base' refers to the base itself, the defensive position, or reaching that base as a runner. This guide covers how to express these concepts naturally in Japanese.
Referring to the physical second base on a baseball field.
Standard term for second base in baseball.
ランナーが二塁にいる。
There's a runner on second base.
Loanword from English, commonly used in casual conversation.
彼はセカンドベースに滑り込んだ。
He slid into second base.
Referring to the fielder who covers second base, or the position itself.
The second baseman.
彼は二塁手としてプレーしている。
He's playing second base.
Short for second baseman, used in casual contexts.
Describing the act of advancing to second base.
To advance to second base.
彼は盗塁で二塁に進んだ。
He stole second base.
Literally 'to step on second base', used when a runner touches the base.
ランナーは二塁を踏んでから三塁へ向かった。
The runner touched second base and then headed for third.
セカンド can refer to either the base or the position, but context usually makes it clear. In formal writing, 二塁 or 二塁手 is preferred.
セカンドの守備がうまい。
He's a good fielder at second base.