Japanese word

トランプ

Pronunciation

Romajitoranpu

Meaning

  • nounplaying cards

Example

家族とトランプをします。ka zoku to to ra n pu o shi ma su

I play cards with my family.

Illustration for トランプ (playing cards)

More examples

雨の日は、家でトランプを楽しみます。ame no hi wa ie de to ra n pu o tano shi mi ma su

On rainy days, I enjoy playing cards at home.

Core concept

Forms a pack of cards whose printed suits, numbers, and figures provide the pieces for many different games.

Common phrases

  • トランプをするto ra n pu o su ru

    play cards

  • トランプを切るto ra n pu o ki ru

    shuffle the cards

  • トランプを配るto ra n pu o kuba ru

    deal the cards

Similar words

カードkādo: A general term for a card, including one used in a game or a card with written information.

Definition in Japanese

数字や絵柄の異なる札を組み合わせ、配ったり並べたりして遊ぶための一組の札。sū ji ya e gara no koto na ru satsu o ku mi a wa se kuba tta ri nara be ta ri shi te aso bu ta me no ichi kumi no satsu

Word origin

The Japanese noun トランプ (toranpu) comes from English trump and is used as a general name for a pack used in card games, not only for a trump card.

Usage tips

  • The phrase playing cards refers to a set of cards for games such as poker, bridge, and solitaire, while cards alone can also mean greeting cards or business cards.

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