スワイプ

すわいぷ
noun, suru verb
swipe
1. swipe (touchscreen gesture)
A sliding motion on a touchscreen with a finger to navigate or interact with content.
(みぎ)にスワイプすると(つぎ)写真(しゃしん)()られる。
Swipe right to see the next photo.
画面(がめん)(うえ)にスワイプしてください。
Please swipe up on the screen.
()()ったら(みぎ)スワイプ、興味(きょうみ)がなければ(ひだり)スワイプ。
Swipe right if you like it, swipe left if not interested.
Common instruction on dating/matching apps

LOANWORD:
From English 'swipe.'

TECH CONTEXT:
Used exclusively for touchscreen interactions on smartphones, tablets, etc.

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • (みぎ)/(ひだり)/(うえ)/(した)にスワイプする (swipe right/left/up/down)
  • スワイプ操作(そうさ) (swipe operation)

RELATED TERMS:

  • タップ (tap - single touch)
  • スクロール (scroll - continuous sliding)
  • ピンチ (pinch - zoom gesture)

CULTURAL CONTEXT:
(みぎ)スワイプ and (ひだり)スワイプ became culturally significant with dating apps like Tinder, where swiping right indicates interest.

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