Illustration: In a Japanese school gymnasium, a volleyball player bends both knees and joins their forearms beneath a descending paneled ball. Teammates spread behind them in ready positions, while opponents watch from the other side of a high net.

JLPT N3nounLevel estimated by Bebop

バレー

baree

volleyball

Short for バレーボール; バレエ means ballet. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

  1. 彼かれはバレーの選手せんしゅです。

    He’s a volleyball player.

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  2. ネットがなくてもバレーはできるよ。

    We can play volleyball even without a net.

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  3. トムって、バレーが上手うまいんだよ。

    Tom plays volleyball well.

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