アプリ（アプリ、apuri）
- app

The Japanese word アプリ (apuri) is a shortened form of the English word "application". It refers to a software program designed to perform a specific function directly for the user or, in other words, a software application. ⚫︎These アプリ are typically designed for mobile devices like smartphones and tablets, but they can also be used on computers. ⚫︎アプリ cover a vast range of uses, from games and social media to productivity tools and utilities.

⚫︎新しいゲームのアプリをダウンロードしました。 Translation: I downloaded a new game application. ⚫︎このアプリは写真編集にとても便利です。 Translation: This app is very convenient for photo editing. ⚫︎毎日のニュースは、このアプリでチェックしています。 Translation: I check the daily news with this app.

You use アプリ in conversation when referring to a specific application or app. ⚫︎It can be used in various contexts, such as recommending an app, asking about an app, or describing the function of an app. ⚫︎It's common to use the word アプリ when talking about using smartphones or tablets.

アプリ is written in katakana, ア プ リ. ⚫︎It is a loanword, so it's not written with kanji. ⚫︎There are no variations in okurigana.

There aren't many direct synonyms for アプリ in Japanese. The closest would be: ⚫︎アプリケーション(apurikeeshon) - The full word "application". Less commonly used.

There aren't direct antonyms for アプリ in the same way as words like "hot" and "cold." ⚫︎However, you could contrast it with the operating system itself, or the hardware, which would be the device it runs on.

スマホにたくさんのアプリが入っています。 ・Translation: There are a lot of apps on my smartphone. ・Explanation: This sentence simply states that the speaker has many applications installed on their phone.

このアプリは無料ですか？ ・Translation: Is this app free? ・Explanation: This sentence asks about the price of the application.

The word アプリ is a shortened form (abbreviation) of the English word "application". It was adopted into Japanese to refer to the software programs.