Japanese Conversation · Level 73
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Japanese word
黒板
Pronunciation
Romajikokuban
Meaning
- nounblackboard
Example
先生が黒板に字を書きます。sen sei ga koku ban ni ji o ka ki ma su
The teacher writes on the blackboard.
More examples
先生が黒板に今日の予定を書きます。sen sei ga koku ban ni kyō no yo tei o ka ki ma su
The teacher writes today's plan on the blackboard.
後ろの席からも黒板がよく見えます。ushi ro no seki ka ra mo koku ban ga yo ku mi e ma su
The blackboard is clearly visible even from the back seats.
Core concept
Describes a dark, flat surface used to display writing or drawings made with chalk.
Common phrases
黒板を見るkoku ban o mi ru
look at the blackboard
黒板に書くkoku ban ni ka ku
write on the blackboard
Similar words
ホワイトボードhowaitobōdo: A smooth light-colored board used for writing with erasable markers.
Definition in Japanese
黒い表面にチョークなどで文字や図を書くための板。kuro i hyō men ni chō ku na do de moji ya zu o ka ku ta me no ita
Word origin
黒板 (kokuban) combines 黒 (koku, "black") and 板 (ban, "board"), naming a board with a dark surface for writing.
Usage tips
- In everyday English, blackboard remains common even when the classroom board is green or white, while chalkboard specifically highlights the use of chalk.