ボタン
Meanings
1
usually written using kana alone
Refers to a button on clothing, such as a shirt or coat.
from Portuguese botão
A button came off my shirt.
2
push-button; button
usually written using kana alone
Refers to a mechanical or electronic button that is pressed, such as on a remote control, keyboard, or machine.
Please press the elevator button.
Usage patterns
- ボタンを押すto press a button
I pressed the elevator button.
- ボタンをかけるto fasten/button up
I buttoned up my jacket.
- ボタンが取れるfor a button to come off
The button on my shirt came off.
- ボタンを離すto release a button
Releasing the record button stops the recording.