Translation of Japanese word "スマートフォン" to English
スマートフォン
スマートフォン
[sumaatofon]
IPA: /ɕumaːtofoɴ/
Meaning
NounA mobile phone with more advanced features and greater computing capacity than a feature phone.
How to use
スマートフォン (sumaatofon) — 'smartphone'. Abbreviated as スマホ (sumaho). スマホを使う — use a smartphone.
🇬🇧 English
smartphone
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: スマートフォン
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): スマートフォン
Romaji Transcription: sumaatofon
Example Sentences
スマートフォンを買った。
スマートフォンをかいた。
I bought a smartphone.
スマートフォンは便利だ。
スマートフォンはべんりだ。
Smartphones are convenient.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "スマートフォン" mean?▼
The Japanese word "スマートフォン" means "smartphone" in English.
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The word "スマートフォン" is read as "スマートフォン" (sumaatofon). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A device that has many functions and can connect to the internet.".
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