Japanese Conversation · Level 26
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Japanese word
ボタン
Pronunciation
Romajibotan
Meaning
- nounbutton
Example
シャツのボタンが取れました。sha tsu no bo ta n ga to re ma shi ta
The button on my shirt came off.
More examples
出かける前に、上着のボタンを一つ留めました。de ka ke ru mae ni uwa gi no bo ta n o hito tsu to me ma shi ta
Before going out, I fastened one button on my jacket.
Core concept
A small, distinct point that connects parts when fastened or starts an action when pressed or selected.
Common phrases
ボタンを押すbo ta n o o su
press a button
ボタンを留めるbo ta n o to me ru
fasten a button
ボタンを外すbo ta n o hazu su
undo a button
ボタンが取れるbo ta n ga to re ru
a button comes off
Definition in Japanese
衣服などを留めるための小さな部品や、押して機械を作動させる部分。i fuku na do o to me ru ta me no chii sa na bu hin ya o shi te ki kai o sa dō sa se ru bu bun
Word origin
The Japanese word ボタン (botan, "button") is a borrowing from Portuguese botão, a word for a button or knob.
Usage tips
- In English, button can also be a verb, as in "button up," while Japanese ボタン (botan) is normally used as a noun.