場ば札ふだ

noun

cards on the table; face-up cards

In card games, refers to cards placed face up on the playing area, as opposed to cards held in hand. Often used in contrast with 手札 (てふだ, hand cards).

See also: 場

• 場ば札ふだを確かく認にんしてから、出だすカードを決きめる。

  I check the cards on the table before deciding which card to play.

• ポーカーでは、場ば札ふだは全ぜん員いんに見みえるように置おかれる。

  In poker, the community cards are placed face up for everyone to see.