ハードウェア

はーどうぇあ
noun
hardware
1. hardware
The physical components of a computer system, such as the CPU, memory, hard drive, and peripherals, as opposed to software.
ハードウェアを交換(こうかん)する。
To replace the hardware.
ソフトウェアとハードウェアの両方(りょうほう)が大切(たいせつ)だ。
Both software and hardware are important.
ハードウェアの故障(こしょう)が原因(げんいん)で、パソコンが動(うご)かなくなった。
The computer stopped working because of a hardware failure.

ハードウェア is from English "hardware," referring to the physical components of computer systems.

Contrast with software

  • ハードウェア: physical components (CPU, memory, hard drive)
  • ソフトウェア: programs and applications

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Forms

Often abbreviated as ハード in casual speech.

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Related Words

Compare: ソフトウェア (software)
Related: ソフト (software)
Related: 機器(きき) (equipment, device)
Related: 周辺機器(しゅうへんきき) (peripherals)
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