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tablet (device)
A portable touchscreen computer device, larger than a smartphone but smaller than a laptop.
From English "tablet." Has two distinct meanings in Japanese: a touchscreen computing device (most common) and a compressed medicine pill.
SENSE 1 — DEVICE:
The primary meaning in modern Japanese. Widely used in education (schools issue tablets to students), entertainment, and business.
SENSE 2 — MEDICINE:
A compressed pill or supplement.
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スマホ (smartphone)
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パソコン (personal computer)
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スマートフォン (smartphone)
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ノートパソコン (laptop)
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コンピューター (computer)
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携帯端末 (mobile device)
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デスクトップ (desktop)