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.
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
- 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 words
Related Words
Synonym:
デバイス (device (loanword))
Synonym:
機器 (equipment)
Related:
ガジェット (gadget, device)
Compare:
情報機器 (information device)