1.
external device, peripheral
A hardware device that connects to a computer or electronic system from the outside, such as a printer, external hard drive, or USB device.
外部機器を接続する。
Connect an external device.
外部機器が認識されない。
The external device is not recognized.
このパソコンは複数の外部機器を同時に使える。
This computer can use multiple external devices simultaneously.
A technical term for hardware devices that connect externally to a computer or electronic system.
WORD FORMATION:
外部 (external) + 機器 (device, equipment)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 外部機器を接続する: to connect an external device
- 外部機器が認識されない: the device is not recognized
- 外部機器を取り外す: to disconnect/remove a device
EXAMPLES OF DEVICES:
- USBメモリ: USB flash drive
- 外付けハードディスク: external hard drive
- プリンター: printer
- スキャナー: scanner
SIMILAR TERMS:
- 周辺機器: peripheral device (broader; includes keyboards, mice)
- 入力機器: input device
- 出力機器: output device