Japanese Conversation · Level 28
90 words
Japanese word
カード
Pronunciation
Romajikādo
Meaning
- nouncard
Example
これは私のカードです。ko re wa watashi no kā do de su
This is my card.
More examples
これはわたしのカードです。ko re wa wa ta shi no kā do de su
This is my card.
店でカードを使えます。mise de kā do o tsuka e ma su
You can use a card at the store.
Core concept
Refers to a small, flat item that carries information or identifies a person, group, or service.
Common phrases
カードを持つkā do o mo tsu
carry a card
カードを使うkā do o tsuka u
use a card
Definition in Japanese
身分や所属などを示す情報を記した、紙や薄い板状のもの。mi bun ya sho zoku na do o shime su jō hō o shiru shi ta kami ya usu i ita jō no mo no
Word origin
カード (kādo) entered Japanese as a loanword from English card, which comes through French from Latin charta, meaning "paper" or "document".
Usage tips
- In everyday Japanese, カード (kādo) has a broad meaning, so the surrounding words often show whether it is a bank card, membership card, or game card.