Lexical entry

ノーシード

nooshiido

A player or team not given a seed in a tournament.

Sports & GamesPure GairaigoWasei-EigoSource: English

Meaning

Refers to a participant in a tournament who has not been assigned a ranking or 'seed', typically meaning they are expected to face tougher opponents early on.

unseeded in sports

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ノーマーク

Not being watched or guarded, especially in sports or surveillance.

ノースコア

A sports match or competition that ends without any points or goals scored.

Evidence and Provenance

Data source: JMdict_english
Revision: JMdict.2026-04-17
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Active language: English