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calculator
An electronic device for performing mathematical calculations.
電卓で計算する。
To calculate with a calculator.
試験には電卓を持ち込めない。
You can't bring a calculator to the exam.
スマホの電卓アプリを使う。
To use the calculator app on my smartphone.
電卓 means calculator - an electronic device for mathematical calculations.
FULL FORM:
電子卓上計算機 (electronic desktop calculator) - abbreviated to 電卓
WORD FORMATION:
電 (electronic) + 卓 (table/desktop) = desktop electronic (calculator)
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 電卓で計算する: to calculate with a calculator
- 電卓を叩く: to punch a calculator
- 電卓を使う: to use a calculator
TYPES:
- 関数電卓: scientific calculator
- 金融電卓: financial calculator
- 卓上電卓: desktop calculator
NOTE:
Physical calculators remain common in business and accounting contexts in Japan, even with smartphone apps available.