(たきのう)

たきのう
no-adjective, noun
multi-function; versatile
1. multi-function; multi-purpose; versatile
Having many functions or capabilities. Used as a modifier (多機能の/多機能な) to describe products, devices, or systems with multiple features.
多機能(たきのう)時計(とけい)
A multi-function watch.
この多機能(たきのう)ペンは()くだけでなく、タッチペンとしても使(つか)える。
This multi-function pen can be used not only for writing but also as a stylus.
多機能(たきのう)トイレは車椅子(くるまいす)(かた)やオストメイトにも対応(たいおう)している。
Multi-function restrooms accommodate wheelchair users and ostomates.

多機能(たきのう) means 'multi-function' or 'versatile,' describing devices or systems with many features. Combines () (many) + 機能(きのう) (function).

COMMON COMPOUNDS:

  • 多機能(たきのう)トイレ (multi-function/accessible restroom — increasingly preferred over 多目的(たもくてき)トイレ)
  • 多機能(たきのう)プリンター (multifunction printer)
  • 多機能(たきのう)携帯(けいたい) (feature-rich mobile phone)
  • 多機能(たきのう)ペン (multi-function pen)

FORMS:

  • 多機能(たきのう)の + noun (no-adjective)
  • 多機能(たきのう)な + noun (also used, especially in casual speech)

RELATED:

  • 高機能(こうきのう): high-performance, advanced functionality
  • 単機能(たんきのう): single-function (opposite)
  • 多目的(たもくてき): multi-purpose (similar but emphasizes purpose rather than function)