Translation guide
A placard is a large notice or sign, often made of paper or card, displayed in a public place. In Japanese, the most common equivalent is プラカード, a loanword used especially for signs held in protests or demonstrations. For general signs or posters, 看板 (kanban) or 掲示 (keiji) may be more appropriate depending on context.
A sign carried by a person, often at a protest, rally, or demonstration, with a message or slogan.
The most direct equivalent for a placard used in protests or demonstrations. It is a loanword from English and widely understood.
I held up a placard at the protest.
Generally means a signboard or shop sign, but can be used for a placard-like sign in some contexts, though it may sound less specific for hand-held protest signs.
They marched carrying protest placards.
A large printed notice or poster displayed on a wall, board, or in a public space for information or advertising.
Refers to a notice, bulletin, or posted announcement. Often used for official or informational placards.
There is a placard about the event on the bulletin board.
A poster, often for advertising or decoration. Can be used for large placard-like displays, but typically implies a printed, decorative sheet.
A standing signboard, often used outside shops or for events. Similar to a placard but freestanding.
A small card or label attached to something for identification or information.
A tag, label, or card attached to an object. Can be used for small placards like price tags or name tags.
I attached a placard with the address to the luggage.
A label, often adhesive. More specific to stickers or printed labels, but can serve as a small placard.
プラカード is specifically for hand-held signs in protests or events. 看板 usually refers to a fixed signboard for shops or businesses. 掲示 is a general term for posted notices or bulletins. Choose based on whether the placard is carried, fixed, or posted.
I participated in the protest carrying a placard.
That shop's signboard is eye-catching.
Please check the notice.
壁に大きなポスターが貼ってあった。
A large placard was posted on the wall.
We put out a placard in front of the shop.
I put a placard on the bottle.