Japanese word

キーボード

Pronunciation

Romajikībōdo

Meaning

  • nounkeyboard

Example

キーボードで文章を書きます。kī bō do de bun shō o ka ki ma su

I write text with a keyboard.

Illustration for キーボード (keyboard)

More examples

新しいキーボードを買いました。atara shi i kī bō do o ka i ma shi ta

I bought a new keyboard.

Core concept

Refers to an arranged set of keys used to enter letters, numbers, and symbols into a device.

Common phrases

  • キーボードを使うkī bō do o tsuka u

    use a keyboard

  • キーボードを打つkī bō do o u tsu

    type on a keyboard

Definition in Japanese

文字や数字、記号を入力するために複数のキーを並べた装置。moji ya sū ji ki gō o nyū ryoku su ru ta me ni fuku sū no kī o nara be ta sō chi

Word origin

The Japanese noun キーボード (kībōdo) is borrowed from the English keyboard, a compound of key and board.

Usage tips

  • In English, a keyboard shortcut lets a user perform a common computer action by pressing a key or combination of keys.

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