Japanese Conversation · Level 27
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Japanese word
ショートカット
Pronunciation
Romajishōtokatto
Meaning
- nounshortcut
Example
キーボードのショートカットを覚えます。kī bō do no shō to ka tto o obo e ma su
I learn keyboard shortcuts.
More examples
よく使うショートカットは、作業を速くしてくれます。yo ku tsuka u shō to ka tto wa sa gyō o haya ku shi te ku re ma su
The shortcuts I use often make my work faster.
Core concept
Presents a reduced path or action that avoids the usual longer process.
Common phrases
ショートカットを使うshō to ka tto o tsuka u
use a shortcut
ショートカットを作成するshō to ka tto o saku sei su ru
create a shortcut
ショートカットを設定するshō to ka tto o set tei su ru
set a shortcut
ショートカットを割り当てるshō to ka tto o wa ri a te ru
assign a shortcut
Similar words
近道chikamichi: A shorter physical route or easier method than the usual one.
早道hayamichi: A fast and effective method for reaching a particular aim.
Definition in Japanese
通常の手順や経路の一部を省き、目的をより簡単に達成する方法。tsū jō no te jun ya kei ro no ichi bu o habu ki moku teki o yo ri kan tan ni tas sei su ru hō hō
Word origin
ショートカット (shōtokatto) comes from English shortcut, formed from short and cut; the English word originally described a shorter route and later acquired its computer meaning.
Usage tips
- English speakers use shortcut for both a quicker physical route and a quicker way to perform a task, while keyboard shortcut specifically identifies the computer use.