How to say 'Code' or 'Cord' in Japanese | コード

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The Japanese word for Code or Cord is 'Koudo', written as コード in Japanese.

word

コード

Meaning

Code, Cord

Reading

Koudo

Explanation

The Japanese noun 'コード (こうど)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning refers to 'code', such as a programming code, a secret code, or a set of rules. For example: I wrote the code「コードを書いた」(こうどをかいた). The second meaning refers to a 'cord', such as an electrical cord or a rope. For example: The cord is too short「コードが短すぎる」(こうどがみじかすぎる). The context usually makes it clear which meaning is intended, but it's important to pay attention to the surrounding words to avoid confusion.

Part Of Speech

noun

Frequency

3747

Composition

katakana

Handwriting

Katakana in the Word コード

This word contains 2 Katakana characters :

katakana

コ

Reading

katakana

コー

Reading

Koo

katakana

ド

Reading

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'Koudo' means 'Code' or 'Cord' .

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