This is the 2168th most frequent Japanese word.
板
"板" means "board" or "plank."
In this case, '板' is part of '板前', which refers to a sushi chef, connecting it to the workplace or profession.
彼は板前として働いています。
He works as a sushi chef.
The word '板' in this sentence refers to a physical board, emphasizing its surface texture.
この板はとても滑らかです。
This board is very smooth.
Here, '板' is used to refer to the board of a snowboard, indicating sports equipment.