Japanese word

パッド

Pronunciation

Romajipaddo

Meaning

  • nounpad

Example

古いパッドを新しいものに替えます。furu i pa ddo o atara shi i mo no ni ka e ma su

I replace the old pad with a new one.

Illustration for パッド (pad)

More examples

この椅子には、座り心地をよくするパッドが付いています。ko no i su ni wa suwa ri gokochi o yo ku su ru pa ddo ga tsu i te i ma su

This chair has a pad that makes it more comfortable.

Core concept

A pad is a separate layer or piece that softens contact, fills space, or protects a surface or body.

Common phrases

  • パッドを替えるpa ddo o ka e ru

    replace a pad

  • パッドを取り付けるpa ddo o to ri tsu ke ru

    attach a pad

  • パッドを敷くpa ddo o shi ku

    lay down a pad

Similar words

クッションkusshon: A soft layer or object used to soften contact, improve comfort, or reduce impact.
緩衝材kanshōzai: Material inserted between objects to absorb shock and prevent damage from contact.

Definition in Japanese

衝撃や摩擦を和らげるために、物の間や体に当てる柔らかく厚みのある部材。shō geki ya ma satsu o yawa ra ge ru ta me ni mono no aida ya karada ni a te ru yawa ra ka ku atsu mi no a ru bu zai

Word origin

The Japanese word パッド (paddo, "pad") comes from English pad, whose cushioning use is documented in English by the 16th century, with no certain deeper etymology.

Usage tips

  • In English, a pad can be a small writing surface, as in notepad, so pad does not always refer to a protective or cushioning material.

Other meanings

  • paddingnoun

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