Translation guide
A surface for posting public notices, messages, or announcements. In Japanese, the term depends on the physical vs. digital context, and whether it's for official notices or casual messages.
A board in a public space (school, office, community center) where official announcements, schedules, or posters are pinned.
The standard term for a physical bulletin board used for public notices. Can be found in schools, stations, offices, etc.
新しいお知らせが掲示板に貼ってあります。
A new notice is posted on the bulletin board.
掲示板の前で待ち合わせましょう。
Let's meet in front of the bulletin board.
A website or digital space where users can post messages, questions, or discussions.
Also used for online bulletin boards or forums. Often preceded by a topic or site name.
インターネットの掲示板で質問を投稿しました。
I posted a question on an online bulletin board.
その掲示板にはたくさんの書き込みがあります。
There are many posts on that bulletin board.
Abbreviation for 'Bulletin Board System', used in tech contexts or older internet culture.
昔はBBSでよく交流していました。
I used to interact a lot on BBSes back in the day.
Loanword for 'forum', often used for structured discussion boards.
A small board at home or in an office for pinning notes, photos, or reminders.
Specifically a corkboard, often used in homes or offices for pinning memos.
コルクボードにメモをピンで留めました。
I pinned a memo to the corkboard.
Generic term for a pinboard, less common than コルクボード.
ピンボードに写真を飾っています。
I'm displaying photos on the pinboard.
A screen displaying announcements, often in stations, lobbies, or public areas.
Electronic bulletin board, used for digital displays showing information.
駅の電子掲示板で電車の時刻を確認しました。
I checked the train schedule on the electronic bulletin board at the station.
掲示板 (keijiban) covers both physical and digital bulletin boards. If you need to be specific, add インターネットの (internet no) for online or 学校の (gakkou no) for school, etc.
サポートフォーラムで解決策を見つけました。
I found a solution on the support forum.
Loanword for 'digital signage', used in commercial or public information displays.
デジタルサイネージに広告が表示されています。
Advertisements are displayed on the digital signage.