Entry
カラーボックス
karaa bokkusu
A cheap, easy-to-assemble storage unit made of colored plywood.
Meaning
A low-cost cupboard, bookcase, or shelving unit assembled from colored plywood. The term is Japanese-made English.
- inexpensive flat-pack storage furniture
- made from colored plywood
Examples
Example Sentences
新しいカラーボックスを自分で組み立てた。
I assembled a new color box by myself.
子供部屋の片付けにカラーボックスはとても便利だ。
Color boxes are very convenient for tidying up a child's room.
横に倒したカラーボックスの上にテレビを置いている。
I have a TV placed on top of a color box turned on its side.
Related
See Also
ワンボックスカー
wan bokkusu kaa
A vehicle with a single continuous enclosure for passengers and cargo.
ボックスドライバー
bokkusu doraibaa
A tool used for tightening nuts and bolts, consisting of a socket attached to a screwdriver handle.
オーケストラボックス
ookesutora bokkusu
The lowered area in front of a stage where an orchestra plays.
アカデミックハラスメント
akademikku harasumento
Abuse of authority or harassment within educational institutions.
Entry Questions
What does カラーボックス mean in Japanese?
カラーボックス means A cheap, easy-to-assemble storage unit made of colored plywood.
How do you read カラーボックス?
カラーボックス is read as からーぼっくす and romanized as karaabokkusu.
What language does カラーボックス come from?
The source language for カラーボックス is English.
What type of gairaigo is カラーボックス?
カラーボックス is listed as Pure Gairaigo, Wasei-Eigo, and Compound.
Source Details
- Entry ID
- 1038620
- Source
- JMdict_english
- Revision
- JMdict.2026-04-17
- Review notes
- Needs review
- Active language
- English
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