ダッシュボード

だっしゅぼーど
noun
dashboard
transportation
1. dashboard
The panel in front of the driver in a vehicle, containing instruments, controls, and gauges such as the speedometer, fuel gauge, and air vents.
ダッシュボードの上(うえ)にスマホを置(お)かないでください。
Please don't put your phone on the dashboard.
ダッシュボードの警告灯(けいこくとう)が点灯(てんとう)した。
The warning light on the dashboard came on.
車検証(しゃけんしょう)はダッシュボードの収納(しゅうのう)に入(い)れてある。
The vehicle registration is in the dashboard compartment.

Common dashboard instruments

Compartments

Related words

  • 計器盤(けいきばん) (instrument panel - formal term)
  • コンソール (center console)
  • メーター類(るい) (gauges)

Note on safety

  • In Japan, placing objects on the dashboard can be cited as a traffic violation if they obstruct vision
  • Dashboard mats and accessories are popular but should not block airbag deployment
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Added 2026.1.18 8:54 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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