1.
terminal; device; endpoint
A device or equipment used to access a computer system or network; any electronic device used for communication or data processing.
携帯端末で操作できる。
You can operate it with a mobile device.
端末からデータを入力する。
To input data from a terminal.
決済端末を設置する。
To install a payment terminal.
端末 means terminal or device, commonly used in IT and technology. The kanji mean 端 (end/edge) + 末 (end) - referring to an endpoint in a system.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 携帯端末: mobile device
- 情報端末: information terminal
- 端末機器: terminal equipment
- 決済端末: payment terminal
- モバイル端末: mobile device
USAGE CONTEXTS:
- スマートフォンやタブレット: smartphones and tablets
- ATM and payment systems
- POS (point of sale) systems
- Information kiosks
RELATED:
- デバイス: device (general loanword)
- 機器: equipment, device