ワープロ

わーぷろ

noun

word processor

1. word processor

A device or software for creating text documents.

ワープロで文書(ぶんしょ)を作(つく)った。

I created a document with a word processor.

ワープロの使(つか)い方(かた)を教(おし)えてください。

Please teach me how to use the word processor.

昔(むかし)はワープロで書類(しょるい)を作(つく)っていたが、今(いま)はパソコンを使(つか)っている。

I used to create documents with a word processor, but now I use a computer.

ワープロ is an abbreviation of ワードプロセッサー (word processor).

HISTORY:
In the 1980s-90s, dedicated word processor machines were extremely popular in Japan. These standalone devices were specifically designed for Japanese text input and document creation.

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

ワープロで打(う)つ: to type on a word processor
ワープロ文書(ぶんしょ): word-processed document
ワープロ検定(けんてい): word processor certification exam

USAGE:
Now somewhat dated as パソコン (personal computer) has replaced dedicated word processors. Still used to refer to word processing software, though 文書(ぶんしょ)作成(さくせい)ソフト is more precise.

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Added 2026.1.8 21:32 · Revised 2026.3.13 11:36

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