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How to Say ‘Your shot’ in Japanese

きみのショット

kimi no shotto

[kee-mee noh sho-ttoh]

💬 Usage Tip: [きみのショット] means 'your shot,' but remember [きみの] is casual. With adults you do not know well, using their name can sound safer.

🇯🇵 In Japan: Japanese golf etiquette values smooth, respectful interaction. Even friendly compliments are usually toned just right, not too intense.

Phrase Breakdown

きみの

kimi no

your

Informal way to say 'your,' often used in casual speech.

Example

きみのクラブはどれですか。

Which is your club?

Words in this phrase

きみ

kimi

[kee-mee]

you

A casual word for 'you.' In this phrase, it identifies whose shot is being discussed.

Example

きみのショットはいつも安定しているね。

Your shots are always consistent.

no

[noh]

's / of

Possessive particle meaning 'of' or showing ownership. It links きみ and ショット.

Example

きみのショットを見たいな。

I want to see your shot.

ショット

shotto

[sho-ttoh]

shot

Means a golf shot. In this phrase, it refers to the other player's swing or ball strike.

Example

きみのショットは力強いね。

Your shot is powerful.

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