Japanese Conversation · Level 99
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Japanese word
盤
Pronunciation
Romajiban
Meaning
- nounboard
Example
この盤で将棋をします。ko no ban de shō gi o shi ma su
I play shogi on this board.
More examples
対局の前に、盤の上に駒を並べます。tai kyoku no mae ni ban no ue ni koma o nara be ma su
Before the game, I arrange the pieces on the board.
Core concept
A flat playing surface provides a defined space where pieces are placed and moved.
Common phrases
将棋の盤shō gi no ban
shogi board
囲碁の盤i go no ban
go board
盤の上ban no ue
on the board
Similar words
将棋盤shōgiban: A board made specifically for playing shogi.
Definition in Japanese
将棋などで、駒を並べて遊ぶための平らな台。shō gi na do de koma o nara be te aso bu ta me no tai ra na dai
Word origin
The Sino-Japanese noun 盤 (ban, "board") uses the kanji 盤, whose core sense is a broad, flat base or tray.
Usage tips
- In conversation about shogi, 盤 (ban) identifies the shared playing surface, so its meaning is closer to game board than to notice board.