hardware in Japanese
hardware in Japanese is ハードウェア, ハード — hardware means the physical parts of a computer or electronic system — the processor, memory, drives, screen, cables and casing — as opposed to the programs that run on them.
hardware in Japanese
ハードウェア
Pronounced: hādowea
(computing) The part of a computer that is fixed and cannot be altered without replacement or physical modification; motherboard, expansion cards, etc. Compare software.
ハード
Pronounced: hādo
(computing) The part of a computer that is fixed and cannot be altered without replacement or physical modification; motherboard, expansion cards, etc. Compare software.
What does "hardware" mean?
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noun The physical parts of a computer or electronic system — the processor, memory, drives, screen, cables and casing — as opposed to the programs that run on them.
"The software is fine; the hardware simply can't keep up."
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noun Tools, fixings and metal household goods such as nails, screws, hinges, locks and door handles.
"There's a hardware shop on the corner that still sells single screws."
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noun Heavy military equipment such as weapons, vehicles and aircraft.
"The parade was mainly an excuse to display new hardware."
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hardware in a sentence
- The software is fine; the hardware simply can't keep up.
- Most of the budget went on hardware rather than licences.
- There's a hardware shop on the corner that still sells single screws.
- The cabinets come flat-packed with all the hardware included.
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What is "hardware" in Japanese?
"hardware" in Japanese is ハードウェア, ハード. hardware means: The physical parts of a computer or electronic system — the processor, memory, drives, screen, cables and casing — as opposed to the programs that run on them.
How do you pronounce ハードウェア?
"hardware" in Japanese is ハードウェア, pronounced "hādowea".
How do you use "hardware" in a sentence?
Example: "The software is fine; the hardware simply can't keep up." In Japanese, "hardware" is ハードウェア, ハード.
Are there other ways to say "hardware" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "hardware": ハードウェア, ハード.
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