How do you say "keyboard" in Japanese?

キーボード

kībōdo

Noun Katakana

In Japanese, "keyboard" is キーボード (kībōdo).

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Pronunciation

キーボード is written using katakana. Romanised as kībōdo, it sounds roughly like "kee-boh-doh" to an English ear.

Writing and usage

Kībōdo comes from English keyboard in katakana form. Computer terminology entered Japanese wholesale during the tech revolution.

Example sentence

机の上にキーボードがあります。

Tsukue no ue ni Kībōdo ga arimasu.

There is a keyboard on the desk.

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How to remember キーボード

Keyboard adapted to Japanese sounds. The 'kī' part starts like 'key'.

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Questions about キーボード

How do you pronounce キーボード?

キーボード is romanised as kībōdo. Say it roughly like "kee-boh-doh" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is キーボード formal or casual?

キーボード is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is キーボード written in Japanese?

キーボード is written using katakana. Kībōdo comes from English keyboard in katakana form.

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