VocabJLPT N2
tape
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. tape
  2. 2. Tape
This katakana noun is a loanword meaning "tape," referring to adhesive tape, recording tape, or ribbon-like material used in various contexts. It appears in phrases related to wrapping, recording audio or video, and finishing lines in races. Context makes the specific type of tape clear.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Security guards urged people not to cross inside the police tape.

Sentence 2

Wait, has tape always been this expensive?!

Sentence 3

Ugh, the tape snapped in the middle and now I'm so frustrated!

Sentence 4

The manager suggested, "Let's use different colored tape to tell them apart."

Sentence 5

It suddenly hit me — I forgot to buy tape!