Translation guide
A board used in electronics to mechanically support and electrically connect components using conductive tracks.
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.
This printed circuit board is broken.
I designed a new printed circuit board.
The English abbreviation 'PCB' is widely understood in Japanese technical contexts. Pronounced as English letters.
This PCB is multi-layered.
A more literal translation, but rarely used. 'プリント基板' is overwhelmingly preferred.
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.
I need to replace the motherboard.
A flexible printed circuit board. Often shortened to 'フレキ基板' in casual technical speech.
A rigid printed circuit board, as opposed to flexible. Used in technical specifications.
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.
This device uses a flexible printed circuit board.