タイプライター

• Reading: たいぷらいたー
• Romaji: taipuraitaa
• Pronunciation: /ta.i.pɯ.ɾa.i.taː/

Meaning

Typewriter; a mechanical or electronic device for writing text on paper.

A loanword from English 'typewriter.' While typewriters are rarely used in modern Japan, the word appears in historical contexts, literature, and discussions about old technology. Sometimes used metaphorically for rapid typing.

Examples

1. 祖父は若い頃タイプライターで手紙を書いていた。 My grandfather used to write letters on a typewriter when he was young.
2. 博物館に古いタイプライターが展示されていた。 An old typewriter was on display at the museum.
3. タイプライターの音が部屋に響いていた。 The sound of the typewriter echoed through the room.

Usage Guide

Context: history, literature, technology

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Borrowed from English 'typewriter.' Entered Japanese during the Meiji era when Western technology was rapidly adopted. Written in katakana as a standard loanword.

Cultural Context

Era: Meiji

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal