Japanese word

ポート

Pronunciation

Romajipōto

Meaning

  • nounport

Example

このポートは外部モニターに対応しています。ko no pō to wa gai bu mo ni tā ni tai ō shi te i ma su

This port supports an external monitor.

Illustration for ポート (port)

More examples

充電器をこのポートに接続します。jū den ki o ko no pō to ni setsu zoku shi ma su

I connect the charger to this port.

Core concept

Refers to a place or connection point through which something enters, connects, or passes, such as a harbor for ships or a connector for data.

Common phrases

  • ポートに接続するpō to ni setsu zoku su ru

    connect to a port

  • ポートを使用するpō to o shi yō su ru

    use a port

Similar words

接続口setsuzokukō: An opening or point used to connect a device or cable.
端子tanshi: A contact point that connects a device to a cable or circuit.
差込口sashikomikuchi: An opening designed to receive a plug or connector.

Definition in Japanese

電子機器などで、外部の機器と接続して信号やデータをやり取りする部分。den shi ki ki na do de gai bu no ki ki to setsu zoku shi te shin gō ya dē ta o ya ri to ri su ru bu bun

Word origin

ポート (pōto) is a loanword from English port, ultimately from Latin portus, "harbor"; both senses involve a place of entry or connection.

Usage tips

  • English uses port for both a physical connector, as in charging port, and a harbor, so the surrounding technical context determines the meaning.

Other meanings

  • harbornoun

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