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How to Say ‘This hole’ in Japanese

このホール

kono hooru

[ko-no hoh-roo]

💬 Usage Tip: [このホール] is useful for talking about strategy, difficulty, or what kind of shot you want here. Short and practical.

🇯🇵 In Japan: Discussing the hole before teeing off is common. It helps the group share expectations and adds friendly course talk.

Phrase Breakdown

この

kono

[ko-no]

this

Points to something specific near the speaker. Here it refers to a particular hole on the course.

Example

このホールは風が強いね。

This hole is windy.

ホール

hooru

[hoh-roo]

hole

A golf hole on the course. In this phrase, it refers to the specific hole being discussed.

Example

このホールはチャンスがあるよ。

There is a chance on this hole.

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