コンピュータ

こんぴゅーた
noun
computer
1. computer
An electronic device for processing data.
コンピュータ使(つか)
To use a computer.
The computer broke down, so I sent it in for repair.
These days, no matter what job you have, not being able to use a computer often causes problems.

コンピュータ/コンピューター is a loanword from English "computer."

SPELLING VARIANTS:

  • コンピュータ: without final ー (technical/formal documents)
  • コンピューター: with final ー (everyday use)

Both are correct; JIS standards prefer the shorter form.

COMMON COMPOUNDS:

  • コンピュータ科学(かがく): computer science
  • コンピュータウイルス: computer virus
  • コンピュータグラフィックス (CG): computer graphics
  • スーパーコンピュータ: supercomputer

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