PC

ぴーしー
noun
personal computer
1. personal computer
A personal computer, especially a desktop or laptop. Commonly used abbreviation in Japanese.
PCを買(か)い替(か)えた。
I bought a new PC.
仕事(しごと)でPCを使(つか)う。
I use a PC for work.
PCが故障(こしょう)したので修理(しゅうり)に出(だ)した。
My PC broke down, so I sent it for repair.

ETYMOLOGY:
Abbreviation of English 'personal computer'. Standard term in Japanese for desktop and laptop computers.

USAGE:

Very common in:

  • Business contexts
  • Technology discussions
  • Everyday conversation

COMMON COMPOUNDS:

  • PC操作(そうさ) - PC operation
  • PCゲーム - PC game
  • PC版(ばん) - PC version

COLLOCATIONS:

  • PCを起動(きどう)する - to start up a PC
  • PCを再起動(さいきどう)する - to restart a PC
  • PCに保存(ほぞん)する - to save to PC
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