Japanese dictionary
How to say "notebook" in Japanese
ノートのーと · nōto
"Notebook" in Japanese is ノート (nōto). A small planner is 手帳 (techō), and a laptop is ノートパソコン.
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Ways to say "notebook" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| ノートのーと · nōto | Notebook. |
| 手帳てちょう · techō | Pocket notebook; planner. |
| ノートパソコンのーとぱそこん · nōto pasokon | Notebook computer; laptop. |
How to use it
"Take notes" is メモを取る (memo o toru) or ノートを取る.
Japanese stationery stores sell a huge variety of notebooks.
Example sentences
- ノートに日本語の単語を書いています。Nōto ni Nihongo no tango o kaite imasu.I write Japanese words in my notebook.
- 会議でメモを取りました。Kaigi de memo o torimashita.I took notes at the meeting.
- 手帳に予定を書きました。Techō ni yotei o kakimashita.I wrote the appointment in my planner.
- ノートパソコンを持ってきてください。Nōto pasokon o motte kite kudasai.Please bring your laptop.
- 新しいノートを三冊買いました。Atarashii nōto o sansatsu kaimashita.I bought three new notebooks.
- ノートを見せてもらえますか。Nōto o misete moraemasu ka.Could I see your notes?
Questions
How do you say "take notes" in Japanese?
Say メモを取る (memo o toru) or ノートを取る (nōto o toru).
What is 手帳?
手帳 (techō) is a small notebook or planner for schedules and notes.
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