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electronic device, electronic equipment
Devices and equipment that operate using electronic circuits. A general term covering computers, smartphones, tablets, and similar devices.
電子機器の持ち込みは禁止です。
Bringing in electronic devices is prohibited.
飛行機の離着陸時は電子機器の電源を切ってください。
Please turn off your electronic devices during takeoff and landing.
最新の電子機器を使いこなせるようになりたい。
I want to learn to use the latest electronic devices.
WORD FORMATION:
電子 (electronic) + 機器 (equipment, devices). 機器 itself is 機 (machine) + 器 (instrument).
USAGE:
A general term that covers a wide range of electronic devices. Common in announcements, signs, and formal writing. In everyday conversation, people are more likely to name specific devices (スマホ, パソコン, etc.).
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 電子機器: electronic device (general)
- 電化製品: electrical appliance (household)
- 端末: terminal, device (often for phones/computers)
- 精密機器: precision equipment