Meaning

Primary

Notebook

Alternative

Notes

Word Type

noun

Explanation

ノート is a shortened form of notebook, with an extra "o" on the end since you can’t end a word with "t" in Japanese.

You can also use this to mean notes, in the context of taking down notes in a class.

Pronunciation

ノート
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • ノートにまとめる

    to summarize something in a notebook

    ノートにかく

    to write in notebook

    ノートにメモする

    to make a note in a notebook

Context Sentences

そのノートなら、デスクの上だよ。

If it's that notebook you mean, it's on my desk.

レッスン、ちゃんとノートにまとめた?

Did you take good notes on the lesson?

A4サイズのノートがいるんだよね。

I need an A4 size notebook, you know.