English–Japanese

“startup” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikidō

Example

パソコンの起動を待ちます。pa so ko n no ki dō o ma chi ma su

I wait for the computer to start up.

Illustration for 起動 (startup)

How to say “startup” in Japanese

“Startup” in Japanese is 起動 (kidō).

Describes bringing a device or program from an inactive state into active operation.

Full entry for 起動: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 起動

このボタンを押すと、カメラが起動します。ko no bo ta n o o su to ka me ra ga ki dō shi ma su

The camera starts up when you press this button.

Tips for using 起動

  • The word 起動 (kidō) is common in conversations about computers and apps, so it appears naturally when discussing whether digital tools are ready to use.

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