Japanese word

ばんそうこう

Pronunciation

Romajibansōkō

Meaning

  • nounband-aid

Example

ひざにばんそうこうを貼ります。hi za ni ba n sō kō o ha ri ma su

I put a band-aid on my knee.

Illustration for ばんそうこう (band-aid)

More examples

指に小さな傷ができたので、ばんそうこうを貼りました。yubi ni chii sa na kizu ga de ki ta no de ba n sō kō o ha ri ma shi ta

I got a small cut on my finger, so I put on a band-aid.

Core concept

A small adhesive covering stays over a minor wound to protect it from contact and dirt.

Common phrases

  • ばんそうこうを貼るba n sō kō o ha ru

    put on a band-aid

  • ばんそうこうをはがすba n sō kō o ha ga su

    remove a band-aid

Similar words

傷テープkizutēpu: An adhesive strip is used to cover a small cut or scrape.
カットバンkattoban: A small adhesive covering protects a minor injury.
救急絆創膏kyūkyūbansōkō: A ready-to-use adhesive bandage covers a small wound.

Definition in Japanese

傷口に当てて保護する粘着性のある布や薄い材料。kizu guchi ni a te te ho go su ru nen chaku sei no a ru nuno ya usu i zai ryō

Word origin

The Japanese noun 絆創膏 (bansōkō, "bandage") combines 絆 (ban, "binding"), 創 (sō, "wound"), and 膏 (kō, "ointment or salve").

Usage tips

  • Band-Aid is a trademarked brand name in American English, but people also commonly use it for any small adhesive bandage.

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