ポーカーチップ
pōkā chippu
The English phrase "poker chips" is translated into Japanese as ポーカーチップ (pōkā chippu).
The term refers to the small discs used as stakes during a game of poker.
Which one should you use?
ポーカーチップ is a common translation for poker chips. For a more formal way to refer to chips for gambling or gaming purposes, you can use 遊戯（ゆうぎ）用のチップ.
How do you pronounce it?
pōkā chippu
Did you know?
- The word チップ is used for both 'poker chips' and 'tips' for service staff, but giving a 'tip' in Japan is often seen as an insult or a breach of etiquette.
- In Japanese casinos, you might hear the term チップを積む which literally means 'stacking chips' but is often used metaphorically to describe building up a large amount of wealth or resources.
- The formal term for gaming chips, 遊戯用チップ (yūgi-yō chippu), uses a word for 'game' that can also describe a complex theatrical performance.
Examples in context
- ポーカーのチップはどこにありますか？Where are the poker chips?
- 遊戯用のチップは必要ですか？Do you need gambling chips?
- ポーカーチップを数える。pōkā chippu o kazoeru.Count the poker chips.
- 新しいポーカーチップを買った。atarashii pōkā chippu o katta.I bought new poker chips.
Example conversation
Two friends are preparing for a game night.
- 結衣 Yuiポーカーチップはどこにある？pōkā chippu wa doko ni aru?Where are the poker chips?
- 陽太 Yotaテーブルの上にポーカーチップがあるよ。tēburu no ue ni pōkā chippu ga aru yo.The poker chips are on the table.
- 結衣 Yui陽太、準備はできた？Yōta, junbi wa dekita?Yota, are you ready?
- 陽太 Yotaうん、準備は万端だよ。un, junbi wa bantan da yo.Yes, I am all set.
