How to Say "Pad" in Japanese - How To Say Guide

パッド

paddo[pa̠d̚d̥o̞]

The Japanese word for "pad" is パッド (paddo).

The term パッド is used to refer to a pad, such as a mouse pad.

Meaning: block of paper (noun)

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While パッド can mean a pad, it is very common to use メモパッド (memo pad) to specifically refer to a small block of paper for notes.

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In Japanese, パッド is also the standard term for a sanitary pad. Because of this, specifying メモパッド (memo pad) or マウスパッド (mouse pad) is important to avoid ambiguity in certain contexts.
In Japanese gaming culture, パッド is the common shorthand for a 'gamepad' or a controller, rather than a piece of paper.
While パッド is used for office supplies, the word メモ帳 (memo-chō) is more common for a portable notepad. The 帳 character refers to a bound ledger or account book, reflecting a history of formal record-keeping.

マウスパッドが要ります。
I need a mouse pad.
This sentence is useful for expressing a need for a mouse pad using パッド.
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メモ用のパッドを貸してください。
Memo yō no paddo o kashite kudasai.
Please lend me a pad for notes.

Yota and Misaki are organizing a desk.

陽太 Yota

美咲、ここにパッドがあるよ。
Misaki, koko ni paddo ga aru yo.
Misaki, there is a pad here.
美咲 Misaki

それは私のメモパッドです。
Sore wa watashi no memo paddo desu.
That is my memo pad.
陽太 Yota

もう紙がなくなっているよ。
Mō kami ga nakunatte iru yo.
It's already out of paper.
美咲 Misaki

あ、新しいのを買わなきゃ。
A, atarashii no o kawanakya.
Oh, I have to buy a new one.

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