How do you say "notebook" in Japanese?

ノート

nōto

Noun Katakana

In Japanese, "notebook" is ノート (nōto).

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Pronunciation

ノート is written using katakana. Romanised as nōto, it sounds roughly like "noh-toh" to an English ear.

Writing and usage

Nōto comes from English notebook in katakana. This loanword became standard for personal notepads used in schools and offices.

Example sentence

そのノートはとても便利です。

Sono Nōto wa totemo benri desu.

That notebook is very useful.

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How to remember ノート

Note adapted to Japanese sounds. Used for quick notes, not formal writing.

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Questions about ノート

How do you pronounce ノート?

ノート is romanised as nōto. Say it roughly like "noh-toh" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is ノート formal or casual?

ノート 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 ノート written in Japanese?

ノート is written using katakana. Nōto comes from English notebook in katakana.

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