Translation guide
A flat piece of steel, often used in construction, manufacturing, or as a component. In Japanese, the translation depends on thickness, size, and context.
A flat piece of steel, without specifying thickness or use.
The most common and general term for a steel plate, used in industrial and everyday contexts.
This steel plate is very sturdy.
Literally 'iron plate', but often used for steel plates in cooking (teppanyaki) or general contexts. Can be ambiguous with pure iron.
Cook okonomiyaki on a steel griddle.
A heavy, thick steel plate used in construction, shipbuilding, or heavy machinery.
A thin, flexible steel sheet, often used in roofing, automotive panels, or appliances.
A flat steel plate used in etching or engraving for printmaking.
鋼板 (kouhan) specifically means steel plate, while 鉄板 (teppan) literally means iron plate but is often used for steel in everyday language, especially for cooking surfaces. In technical contexts, use 鋼板 for steel.
Japanese distinguishes between thick plates (厚板 atsuita) and thin sheets (薄板 usuita). If the thickness is important, use these terms instead of the general 鋼板.
Thin steel sheets are used for car bodies.