Japanese Conversation · Level 18
90 words
Japanese word
テープ
Pronunciation
Romajitēpu
Meaning
- nountape
Example
テープを切ります。tē pu o ki ri ma su
I cut the tape.
More examples
箱をテープでしっかり閉じます。bako o tē pu de shi kka ri to ji ma su
I close the box securely with tape.
Core concept
A long, thin strip provides a way to join objects or hold recorded information.
Common phrases
テープを貼るtē pu o ha ru
apply tape
テープを切るtē pu o ki ru
cut tape
テープをはがすtē pu o ha ga su
remove tape
Definition in Japanese
物を貼り合わせたり、音声などを記録したりする細長い帯状のもの。mono o ha ri a wa se ta ri on sei na do o ki roku shi ta ri su ru hoso naga i obi jō no mo no
Word origin
テープ (tēpu) entered Japanese from English tape, a word with Old English roots referring to a narrow strip or band.
Usage tips
- The familiar word mixtape refers to a collection of songs recorded on tape or arranged as a personal music selection.
Other meanings
- recording tapenoun