Translation guide
A long, flat piece of wood or similar material, used in construction, flooring, or as an exercise.
a wooden plank
plank exercise
General word for a board or plank. Can refer to any flat piece of wood, metal, etc.
I laid planks on the floor.
Specifically a thick plank or board, emphasizing thickness.
I made a shelf from thick planks.
Lumber or board material, often used in construction contexts.
I went to the home center to buy some planks.
A core-strengthening exercise where you hold a push-up position.
The loanword 'plank' is universally understood for the exercise.
I do a plank for one minute every morning.
Used in yoga contexts, literally 'plank pose'.
I held the plank pose in yoga class.
A fundamental part of a political platform or policy.
The English word 'plank' sounds similar to 'blank', but they are different. In Japanese, 'blank' is 空白 (くうはく) or ブランク (ぶらんく).
Education reform is included as a plank in the party's platform.