Translation guide
A board used in electronics to mechanically support and electrically connect components using conductive tracks.
プリント基板
printed circuit board
The learner wants to refer to a printed circuit board in general, in technical or everyday contexts.
The most common and standard term for a printed circuit board. Used in both technical and general contexts.
このプリント基板は壊れています。
This printed circuit board is broken.
新しいプリント基板を設計しました。
I designed a new printed circuit board.
The English abbreviation 'PCB' is widely understood in Japanese technical contexts. Pronounced as English letters.
このPCBは多層です。
This PCB is multi-layered.
A more literal translation, but rarely used. 'プリント基板' is overwhelmingly preferred.
印刷回路基板の製造工程を学ぶ。
Learn the manufacturing process of printed circuit boards.
The learner wants to refer to a specific kind of printed circuit board, such as a motherboard or a flexible PCB.
Refers specifically to the main circuit board in a computer or electronic device. Use when the context is a motherboard.
マザーボードを交換する必要があります。
I need to replace the motherboard.
A flexible printed circuit board. Often shortened to 'フレキ基板' in casual technical speech.
このデバイスにはフレキシブル基板が使われています。
This device uses a flexible printed circuit board.
A rigid printed circuit board, as opposed to flexible. Used in technical specifications.
リジッド基板は曲げられません。
Rigid PCBs cannot be bent.
In engineering and manufacturing, 'PCB' (ピーシービー) is commonly used and understood. However, in general conversation or writing, 'プリント基板' is clearer.