Japanese Conversation · Level 11
90 words
Japanese word
ボード
Pronunciation
Romajibōdo
Meaning
- nounboard
Example
先生がボードに答えを書きます。sen sei ga bō do ni kota e o ka ki ma su
The teacher writes the answer on the board.
More examples
授業の終わりにボードの内容を写真に残します。ju gyō no o wa ri ni bō do no nai yō o sha shin ni noko shi ma su
At the end of class, I take a picture of the board.
Core concept
A board is a visible flat surface used to put information where people can see it.
Common phrases
ボードに書くbō do ni ka ku
write on the board
ボードを見るbō do o mi ru
look at the board
ボードを消すbō do o ke su
erase the board
Similar words
黒板kokuban: A dark writing surface used with chalk to show information to a group.
ホワイトボードhowaitobōdo: A smooth white writing surface used with erasable markers.
掲示板keijiban: A surface used to display notices, announcements, or other posted information.
Definition in Japanese
文字や図などを書いて人に見せるための平らな板。moji ya zu na do o ka i te hito ni mi se ru ta me no tai ra na ita
Word origin
ボード (bōdo) comes from English board, borrowed from Old English bord, meaning a plank or flat piece of wood.
Usage tips
- English uses board for several familiar things, including a writing surface, a plank, and a group that manages an organization, so context determines the meaning.