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fax; fax machine; facsimile
A fax machine or a document sent by fax. Fax machines remain widely used in Japan, particularly in business, government offices, and medical settings, far more than in most other developed countries.
Usage
Also written as ファックス. Both spellings are common. The shorter form ファクス is used in official JIS standards and some style guides, while ファックス is common in everyday writing.
Cultural note
Fax machines remain much more prevalent in Japan than in most other countries. Many businesses, hospitals, and government agencies still rely on fax for official documents, even well into the digital age. This is often noted by foreign visitors as a distinctive feature of Japanese business culture.