PC

ぴーしー

noun

personal computer

technicaltechnology tool

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

Compounds

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

Common 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

general

Added 2026.1.21 9:24 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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