Translation guide
The English word 'chalk' can refer to the soft white limestone used for writing or drawing, or to the sticks of this material used on blackboards or sidewalks. In Japanese, the most common equivalent is チョーク, a loanword from English, but native words like 白墨 exist for specific contexts.
chalk (for blackboard)
The sticks used for writing on blackboards or drawing on sidewalks.
The most common and general term for chalk used in classrooms or for art. A loanword from English.
The teacher wrote on the blackboard with chalk.
The chalk broke.
A native Japanese word for chalk, literally 'white ink'. It can sound slightly formal or old-fashioned, but is still understood.
Draw a line with chalk.
The soft white limestone substance itself, used in geology or industry.
Also used for the mineral, especially in contexts like rock climbing or geology.
This cliff is made of chalk.
The geological term for chalk, often used in scientific contexts or place names like the White Cliffs of Dover (ドーバーの白亜の崖).
A special type of chalk used for marking fabric in sewing.
Powdered chalk used to improve grip in sports like gymnastics, weightlifting, or rock climbing.
チョーク is the everyday word for chalk in schools and art. 白墨 is more formal and may appear in written contexts or traditional settings, but is less common in speech.
白亜紀は恐竜の時代だ。
The Cretaceous period is the age of dinosaurs.
Draw a line on the fabric with chalk.
滑り止めの粉を使う。
Use anti-slip powder.