noun
Refers to a physical or digital card used for recording or storing information, such as a library card, membership card, or index card.
図書館のカードを作りました。
I made a library card.
noun
card (greetings, congratulations)
Used for greeting cards, postcards, and similar items sent on special occasions.
誕生日に友達からカードをもらった。
I received a card from a friend on my birthday.
noun
Specifically refers to Western-style playing cards, as opposed to traditional Japanese karuta.
カードを切ってください。
Please shuffle the cards.
noun
credit card; debit card
Abbreviation of クレジットカード or デビットカード. Very common in everyday conversation.
カードで払ってもいいですか。
Can I pay by card?
noun
matchup; pairing; program (sports)
Used in sports contexts to refer to a match card, fight card, or the lineup of games/competitors.
今夜のボクシングのカードは豪華だ。
Tonight's boxing card is stacked.
noun
card (to play); hand; bargaining chip; leverage; tactic
Figurative use: a resource or advantage one can use strategically, like a card in a game.
彼は最後のカードを切った。
He played his last card.
noun
A flat tool used in baking or cooking to scrape, cut, or lift dough. Often called ドレッジ or スクレイパー as well.
パン生地をカードで切り分ける。
Divide the bread dough with a dough scraper.