Translation of Japanese word "ハードウェア" to English
ハードウェア
ハードウェア
[haadowea]
IPA: /haːdoːweːa/
Meaning
NounFixtures, equipment, fasteners, tools, and devices used for general-purpose construction and repair of a structure or object. Also such equipment as sold as stock by a store of the same name, e.g. hardware store.
How to use
ハードウェア (haadowea) — 'hardware' (loanword). ハードウェアの開発 — hardware development.
🇬🇧 English
hardware
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: ハードウェア
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ハードウェア
Romaji Transcription: haadowea
Example Sentences
ハードウェアを交換する必要があります。
はあどうえあをこうかんするひつようがあります。
We need to replace the hardware.
ハードウェアのメンテナンスは重要です。
はあどうえあのめんてんすはじゅうようです。
Maintaining the hardware is important.
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What does the Japanese word "ハードウェア" mean?▼
The Japanese word "ハードウェア" means "hardware" in English.
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The word "ハードウェア" is read as "ハードウェア" (haadowea). 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 part of a computer or machine.".
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