Translation guide
A piece of wood, such as a plank, board, log, or stick. The best Japanese word depends on the shape, size, and use.
A generic piece of wood, often cut or processed, like a plank, board, or stick.
A large, thick, often cylindrical piece of wood, like a log or stump.
A log, typically with the bark still on or recently removed. Used for firewood, construction, or sitting on.
A very small, thin, or irregular piece of wood, like a splinter, chip, or scrap.
A small piece or chip of wood, often a scrap or offcut. Common in everyday speech.
The phrase 「木の一片」 (きのいっぺん) is grammatically possible but sounds unnatural and overly literal. Use context-appropriate words like 木片, 板, or 丸太 instead.
A general term for a small piece of wood, such as a chip, splinter, or small block. Neutral and common.
There's a piece of wood on the floor.
Refers to wood as a material, especially lumber or timber. Can mean a piece of wood in context, but often implies processed wood for construction.
This piece of wood isn't long enough.
A board or plank, typically flat and rectangular. Very common for pieces of wood used in building or furniture.
I cut a piece of wood and made a shelf.
A stick, rod, or pole. Used for long, thin pieces of wood.
The dog came running with a piece of wood in its mouth.
We gathered pieces of wood for the campfire.
Firewood; pieces of wood specifically for burning. Often split logs.
I split pieces of wood for the winter.
木っ端が指に刺さった。
A piece of wood got stuck in my finger.
A fragment or splinter, not limited to wood. Use when the piece is broken off from something larger.
I got hurt by a piece of wood from the desk.