Translation and Meaning of: テープ - te-pu
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word テープ (te-pu) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: te-pu
Kana: テープ
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n5
Translation / Meaning: ribbon
Meaning in English: tape
Definition: A rolled material made by applying adhesive to adhesive paper or vinyl products.
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Explanation and Etymology - (テープ) te-pu
The Japanese word 「テープ」 (te-pu) essentially refers to "tape" or "adhesive." It comes from the English "tape," which means tape, and is used in various contexts, from common adhesive tape to magnetic and video tapes. With globalization and the influence of Western culture in Japan, many terms have become common in several areas, especially in technology and daily life.
Etymologically, the adoption of the word 「テープ」 (te-pu) began to intensify in the post-World War II period, when various technological innovations were introduced in Japan. The use of terms in katakana, like 「テープ」, is a common practice to incorporate foreign words into the Japanese language. This demonstrates how the language evolves with the incorporation of new ideas and products from outside.
Variations and Uses of the Word
In addition to the basic application of the word, 「テープ」 (te-pu) can refer to various types of tapes, including:
- "粘着テープ" (nenchaku te-pu) - adhesive tape.
- "「ビデオテープ」 (bideo te-pu) - video tape."
- "医療テープ" (iryō te-pu) - medical tape, used in dressings.
- "音声テープ" (onsei te-pu) - audio tape.
These variations demonstrate the adaptability of the term within different contexts, as well as reflecting the use of the word by professionals and in daily life. Thus, 「テープ」 (te-pu) has become a highly versatile and relevant term, shaping communication and practices in modern Japanese society.
Synonyms and similar words
- 磁気テープ (jiki tēpu) - Fita magnética
- テープレコーダー (tēpu rekōdā) - Gravador de fita
- テープメジャー (tēpu mejā) - Fita métrica
- テープカット (tēpu katto) - Ribbon-cutting ceremony
- テープストレージ (tēpu sutoreiji) - Tape storage
- テープドライブ (tēpu doraibu) - Tape drive
- テープバックアップ (tēpu bakku appu) - Tape backup
- テープウォークマン (tēpu wōkuman) - Tape Walkman
- テープカセット (tēpu kasetto) - Cassette tape
- テープデッキ (tēpu dekki) - Tape deck
- テープフィルム (tēpu firumu) - Tape film
- テープエコー (tēpu ekō) - Tape echo
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: テープ te-pu
How to Write in Japanese - (テープ) te-pu
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (テープ) te-pu:
Example Sentences - (テープ) te-pu
Below are some example sentences:
Kono heya no teburu wa chouhoukei no katachi o shite imasu
The table in this room is in the shape of a rectangle.
The table in this room has a rectangular shape.
- この部屋の - indicates that the sentence refers to something inside this quarto
- テーブル - table
- は - partícula that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case, the table
- 長方形 - rectangle
- の - partícula that indicates possession, in this case, the shape of the table
- 形 - shape
- を - particle indicating the direct object of the sentence, in this case, the shape of the table
- しています - verb that indicates that the table has the shape of a rectangle
Kono teeburu wa hikui desu
This table is low.
This table is low.
- この - This
- テーブル - table
- は - é
- 低い - download
- です - is (politeness)
Kono teeburu wa taira desu
This table is flat.
This table is flat.
- この - This
- テーブル - table
- は - é
- 平ら - plane
- です - é
Kono teeburu wa ganjou desu
This table is sturdy.
This table is sturdy.
- この - This
- テーブル - table
- は - topic particle
- 頑丈 - resistant
- です - ser/estar (polite form)
Tēpurekōdā wa mō furui gijutsu desu
Tape recorders are old technology.
- テープレコーダー - tape recorder
- は - Article indicating the topic of the sentence
- もう - Already
- 古い - old
- 技術 - technology
- です - Copulate indicating politeness or formality
Hansei ga nagai enkei no teburu wo sagashiteimasu
I'm looking for a circular table with a long radius.
I'm looking for a circular table with a long radius.
- 半径 (hankei) - ray
- が (ga) - subject particle
- 長い (nagai) - far away
- 円形 (enkei) - circular
- の (no) - possession particle
- テーブル (teeburu) - table
- を (wo) - direct object particle
- 探しています (sagashiteimasu) - looking for
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