Lexical entry
リベロ
ribero
A specialized defensive player in soccer or volleyball.
Sports & GamesPure GairaigoSource: Italian
Meaning
In soccer, a defensive player without a specific marking assignment (sweeper). In volleyball, a defensive specialist who can only play in the back row.
- defensive specialist
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- JMdict.2026-04-17
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