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“cursor” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikāsoru

Example

文字を入力すると、カーソルが点滅します。moji o nyū ryoku su ru to kā so ru ga ten metsu shi ma su

When I enter text, the cursor blinks.

Illustration for カーソル (cursor)

How to say “cursor” in Japanese

“Cursor” in Japanese is カーソル (kāsoru).

Indicates the current place on a display that receives input or guides an action.

Full entry for カーソル: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with カーソル

矢印キーでカーソルを文の先頭に移動します。ya jirushi kī de kā so ru o bun no sen tō ni i dō shi ma su

I move the cursor to the beginning of the sentence with the arrow keys.

Tips for using カーソル

  • In English computer terminology, cursor usually means the text insertion marker, while pointer often means the mouse-controlled arrow.

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