機種(きしゅ)

きしゅ
noun
model, type (of machine or device)
1. model, type, make (of a machine or device)
A specific model or type of machine, device, or equipment. Most commonly used for electronics such as smartphones, computers, and cameras, as well as aircraft types.
新(あたら)しい機種(きしゅ)に変(か)えたい。
I want to switch to a new model.
この機種(きしゅ)はもう生産(せいさん)終了(しゅうりょう)している。
This model has already been discontinued.
スマートフォンの機種(きしゅ)変更(へんこう)をする際(さい)は、データの移行(いこう)を忘(わす)れないように。
When switching smartphone models, don't forget to transfer your data.

USAGE:
Very common in technology and consumer electronics contexts. The compound 機種(きしゅ)変更(へんこう) (changing to a new device model, abbreviated as 機種(きしゅ)変(へん)) is especially frequent for smartphone upgrades. Also used for aircraft types in aviation.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 機種(きしゅ)変更(へんこう): changing device model (especially phones)
  • 対応(たいおう)機種(きしゅ): compatible/supported models
  • 最新(さいしん)機種(きしゅ): latest model
  • 人気(にんき)機種(きしゅ): popular model

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 型番(かたばん): model number (more specific, refers to the alphanumeric designation)
  • 機器(きき): device, equipment (the device itself, not the model type)
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