Nihongo

計算機(けいさんき、keisanki)
- calculator

Romaji:

Japanese:

Kana:

KEISANKI

計算機

けいさんき

計算機 (けいさんき, romaji: keisanki) means "calculator" in Japanese. It is a N4 Mid-level Noun word.

Meaning:calculator
Level:N4 Mid
Lexical Category:Noun (名詞)
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Meaning

The Japanese word 計算機 (計算機) primarily means "calculator" or "computer". ⚫︎It refers to a device or machine used to perform calculations, ranging from simple arithmetic to complex data processing. ⚫︎In modern usage, it often refers to a digital electronic device.

Examples

⚫︎電卓(でんたく)と計算機を使って、数学の宿題をしました。 Translation: I did my math homework using a calculator and a computer. ⚫︎新しい計算機を買う必要があります。 Translation: I need to buy a new calculator. ⚫︎この計算機は複雑なグラフィックも処理できます。 Translation: This computer can also process complex graphics.

Usage

⚫︎You can use 計算機 (計算機) when you are referring to a calculator or a computer in general. ⚫︎In everyday conversation, 計算機 is often used to describe a calculator. ⚫︎For a personal computer, the word パソコン is more common. ⚫︎However, in a more technical or formal context, 計算機 is also used to refer to a general-purpose computer.

Notation

⚫︎The word 計算機 (計算機) is written using kanji (計算機) and the reading is けいさんき in hiragana. ⚫︎There is no other common way to write this word. ⚫︎The okurigana is fixed (機).

Synonyms

⚫︎電卓(でんたく) - Calculator (specifically a handheld or desktop calculator) ⚫︎コンピュータ - Computer (borrowed from English "computer") ⚫︎パソコン - Personal Computer (personal computer, abbreviation)

Antonyms

There are no direct antonyms as this is a noun.

Example Sentence 1

試験の時、計算機の使用は許可されていません。 ・Translation: The use of calculators is not permitted during the exam. ・Explanation: This sentence illustrates the restriction of using calculators during an exam.

Example Sentence 2

彼は計算機のプログラミングを勉強しています。 ・Translation: He is studying computer programming. ・Explanation: This sentence refers to studying programming which involves usage of a computer.

Etymology

The word 計算機 (計算機) is composed of two kanji: 計算(けいさん) meaning "calculation" and 機(き)meaning "machine" or "device". Therefore, 計算機 (計算機) literally translates to "calculation machine."

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