Lexical entry
ボランチ
boranchi
A soccer player positioned in front of the defenders to provide support and control play.
Sports & GamesPure GairaigoSemantic ShiftSource: Portuguese
Meaning
A defensive midfielder who acts as the 'steering wheel' of the team, linking defense and attack.
- midfielder
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- JMdict.2026-04-17
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