Japanese Conversation · Level 100
60 words
Japanese word
端末
Pronunciation
Romajitanmatsu
Meaning
- noundevice
Example
この端末で音楽を聞きます。ko no tan matsu de on gaku o ki ki ma su
I listen to music on this device.
More examples
この端末は持ち運びに便利です。ko no tan matsu wa mo chi hako bi ni ben ri de su
This device is convenient to carry around.
Core concept
Refers to a device through which a person accesses and uses an information system.
Common phrases
端末を使うtan matsu o tsuka u
use a device
端末を操作するtan matsu o sō sa su ru
operate a device
端末を充電するtan matsu o jū den su ru
charge a device
Similar words
デバイスdebaisu: A piece of electronic equipment that provides access to a system.
Definition in Japanese
情報システムの末端に接続し、情報の入力や利用を行う機器。jō hō shi su te mu no mat tan ni setsu zoku shi jō hō no nyū ryoku ya ri yō o okona u ki ki
Word origin
The compound 端末 (tanmatsu) joins 端 (tan, "end") with 末 (matsu, "end"), expressing something located at the end of a system.
Usage tips
- The English word terminal often suggests a connection point, whereas Japanese 端末 (tanmatsu) often names the device used at that point.
Other meanings
- terminalnoun