Meaning

Primary

Go Board

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A Go tray is a tray for playing the game of Go. In other words, it's a Go board.

碁盤 refers to the gridded wooden game board where players place their Go stones and engage in tiny, polite battles.

Reading

ごばん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

濡れ衣だよ。じいちゃんの碁盤を壊したのは俺じゃないよ。

That's a false accusation. I didn't break grandpa's Go board.

Kanji Composition