黒板
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Noun meaning 'blackboard'. It is a compound of 『黒』 (kuro, 'black') and 『板』 (ita, 'board'), used in educational settings for writing and teaching.
Theme

In a Japanese language classroom, User is a student asking their teacher, Tanaka-sensei, about classroom equipment.

黒板

こくばん

blackboard

Culture & SocietySchool & Education

Memory Hook

Imagine a 'black board' in a classroom — it's literally a blackboard! The word combines 『黒』 (kuro, 'black') and 『板』 (ita, 'board') to form 『黒板』 (kokuban, 'blackboard').

Cultural Note

In Japanese schools, 『黒板』 (kokuban, 'blackboard') is a common teaching tool, often used with chalk. Teachers write lessons on it, and students may be called to the front to solve problems. It's a symbol of traditional classroom learning.

Forms

Base: 黒板Noun meaning 'blackboard'. It is a compound of 『黒』 (kuro, 'black') and 『板』 (ita, 'board'), used in educational settings for writing and teaching.