バーコード（バーコード、baーkoーdo）
- barcode

The Japanese word バーコード (bā-kōdo) refers to a barcode. A barcode is a machine-readable representation of data in the form of parallel bars of varying widths and the spaces between them. These bars encode information, which is typically used for product identification, inventory management, and tracking. When a scanner reads the バーコード, the information is translated into a usable format, allowing for quick access to data about the item.

⚫︎ 商品のバーコードをスキャンしてください。 Translation: Please scan the product's barcode. ⚫︎ この本にはバーコードが付いていますか？ Translation: Does this book have a barcode? ⚫︎ レジでバーコードが読み取れませんでした。 Translation: The barcode couldn't be read at the register.

The word バーコード is used in everyday conversation to refer to the visual representation of data that can be scanned. It's used in contexts where products are being purchased, tracked, or inventoried. You would typically use this word when talking about shopping, logistics, or data entry. When referring to the action of scanning, you can use verbs like スキャンする (scan), or 読み取る (read).

バーコード is written in katakana. This is because it is a loanword from English. There are no other ways to write this word. The okurigana is not applicable here because it is a loanword.

There aren't many direct synonyms for バーコード in Japanese. The closest would be terms related to its function, such as: ⚫︎ コード (kōdo) - code (a general term, can be used to refer to the barcode in some contexts.)

There aren't direct antonyms for バーコード. It's a specific technical term. The opposite would be something like, “manual entry” or "human readable".

この商品はバーコードが破損しているので、手入力で登録します。 ・Translation: Since the barcode on this product is damaged, we'll register it manually. ・Explanation: This sentence explains that due to the damage of the バーコード, the information will be entered manually.

新しいバーコードリーダーを導入して、業務効率を上げましょう。 ・Translation: Let's introduce a new barcode reader to improve work efficiency. ・Explanation: This sentence suggests improving business efficiency by using a バーコード reader.

The word バーコード is a direct loanword from the English word "barcode".