鋼板

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 鋼板 is read as こうはん and means a steel plate.
• Basic usage: It can be cut into a specified shape or used as a rust-resistant repair material.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Cutting a steel plate
  • 鋼板: A machine cuts the thick steel plate into a circle. Example: 厚い鋼板を機械で円形に切り抜いた。
• Using steel plate for repairs
  • 鋼板: Rust-resistant steel plates are used to repair the bridge. Example: 橋の補修にはさびに強い鋼板が使われた。