入力装置(にゅうりょくそうち)

にゅうりょくそうち
noun
input device
technology
1. input device
A piece of equipment used to enter data or commands into a computer or electronic system, such as a keyboard, mouse, or touchscreen.
キーボードは入力装置(にゅうりょくそうち)だ。
A keyboard is an input device.
入力装置(にゅうりょくそうち)を交換(こうかん)した。
I replaced the input device.
マウスやタッチパッドも入力装置(にゅうりょくそうち)の一種(いっしゅ)です。
A mouse and touchpad are also types of input devices.

入力装置(にゅうりょくそうち) is a computing term for any hardware that sends data or commands to a computer. It is a formal, technical term used in textbooks and IT contexts.

Etymology

入力(にゅうりょく) (input) + 装置(そうち) (device, apparatus)

Types

Similar words

Like 出力装置(しゅつりょくそうち), this is a technical umbrella term. In everyday conversation, people refer to specific devices by name.

Related Words

Compare: 出力装置(しゅつりょくそうち) (output device)
Related: 入力(にゅうりょく) (input)
Related: 周辺機器(しゅうへんきき) (peripheral device)
Compare: 記憶装置(きおくそうち) (storage device)
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Added 2026.2.5 21:58 · Revised 2026.10.7 15:55
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