This is the 9308th most frequent Japanese word.
盤
"盤" (ban) refers to a board, tray, or a flat surface, often used in games or displays.
盤 is used to denote a board, specifically in the context of board games like shogi to refer to the surface used for playing the game.
将棋盤の上で戦略を立てるのは楽しい。
Planning strategies on a shogi board is enjoyable.
盤 refers to technical boards or platforms used in specialized tasks, like astronomy observations.
天文台では、星を観測するための盤を使います。
At the observatory, boards are used for observing stars.
盤 in this context refers to a flat wooden panel that artists use as a surface for their paintings.