ハード

はーど
noun, na-adjective
hardware; hard, difficult
electronics
1. hardware
Physical computer equipment or electronic devices, as opposed to software.
Replace the hardware.
Hardware is more expensive than software.
2. hard, difficult, tough
Describing something as challenging, intense, or demanding.
This week's schedule is tough.

ハード has multiple uses in Japanese.

Hardware usage

  • ハード(めん): hardware aspect
  • ソフト vs ハード: software vs hardware
  • ゲームハード: game console/hardware
  • Often shortened from ハードウェア (hardware)

Adjective usage

Related words

  • ハードディスク: hard disk
  • ハードル: hurdle (physical or metaphorical)
  • ハードコア: hardcore