Japanese word

トランジスタ

Pronunciation

Romajitoranjisuta

Meaning

  • nountransistor

Example

トランジスタは電気信号を増幅します。to ra n ji su ta wa den ki shin gō o zō fuku shi ma su

A transistor amplifies electrical signals.

Illustration for トランジスタ (transistor)

More examples

このトランジスタは高速でスイッチングします。ko no to ra n ji su ta wa kō soku de su i tchi n gu shi ma su

This transistor switches at high speed.

Core concept

A semiconductor device regulates electrical current so that a weak signal can become stronger or a circuit can perform a switching operation.

Common phrases

  • トランジスタ回路to ra n ji su ta kai ro

    transistor circuit

  • トランジスタの特性to ra n ji su ta no toku sei

    transistor characteristics

Definition in Japanese

半導体を用いて電流を制御し、電気信号の増幅や回路の開閉を行う素子。han dō tai o mochi i te den ryū o sei gyo shi den ki shin gō no zō fuku ya kai ro no kai hei o okona u so shi

Word origin

The Japanese noun トランジスタ (toranjisuta) is borrowed from English transistor, a blend of transfer and resistor.

Usage tips

  • The familiar phrase transistor radio links the word with the portable radios that brought battery-powered broadcasts into everyday use.

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