Japanese

ボタン

ボタン
Meaning: button
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

呼鈴のボタンを押すと、奥から店員が出てきた。
When I pressed the doorbell button, a shop assistant came out from the back.
非常ボタンを押すと、アラームが鳴ります。
When you press the emergency button, the alarm will sound.
シャツのボタンが取れてしまった。
A button on my shirt came off.
使い方はこの通り、ボタンを押すだけです。
The usage is like this, just press the button.
メッセージを送信するには、ボタンを押してください。
Please press the button to send the message.

Usage Notes

Used for both clothing buttons and push-buttons for devices.

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