Translation of Japanese word "まな板" to English
まな板
まないた
[manaita]
IPA: /manaita/
Meaning
NounA sturdy board, used for cutting and preparing food.
How to use
まな板 (manaita) — 'cutting board / chopping board'. まな板の上の鯉 (manaita no ue no koi) — carp on a cutting board (idiom: completely at someone's mercy).
🇬🇧 English
cutting board
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: まな板
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): まないた
Romaji Transcription: manaita
Example Sentences
まな板で野菜を切ってください。
まないたで やさいを きって ください。
Please cut the vegetables on the cutting board.
まな板は清潔に保ってください。
まないたは せいけつに たもって ください。
Please keep the cutting board clean.
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What does the Japanese word "まな板" mean?▼
The Japanese word "まな板" means "cutting board" in English.
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The word "まな板" is read as "まないた" (manaita). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A tool used for cutting vegetables or meat.".
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