コンピューター
Japanese
JLPT N4 Vocabulary
Japanese
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コンピューターkonpyuutaa
Reading
コンピューター
Romaji
konpyuutaa
Pronunciation
/ko.m.pjɯː.taː/
Meaning
A computer; an electronic computing device used for work, study, and entertainment.
Borrowed from English 'computer.' Two spellings coexist: コンピュータ (following JIS technical standard) and コンピューター (common in everyday use). In casual conversation, パソコン (personal computer) is far more common when referring to desktop or laptop computers. コンピューター is used more broadly or in formal and technical contexts.
Examples
- 新しいコンピューターを買いたいです。 I want to buy a new computer.
- コンピューターで音楽を聞いています。 I'm listening to music on the computer.
- 学校のコンピューターが古くて遅い。 The computers at school are old and slow.
Usage Guide
Context: technology, work, education
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
Borrowed from English 'computer.' The word entered Japanese during the post-war technology boom. The longer コンピューター spelling reflects natural Japanese vowel lengthening patterns.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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