Translation of Japanese word "マウス" to English
マウス
マウス
[mausu]
IPA: /mausu/
Meaning
NounAny mammal of the many rodent families (especially Muridae) that have a small body and a long tail.
How to use
マウス (mausu) — 'mouse (computer/animal)' (loanword). ワイヤレスマウス — wireless mouse.
🇬🇧 English
mouse (computer)
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: マウス
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): マウス
Romaji Transcription: mausu
Example Sentences
マウスはコンピュータ操作に使います。
マウスはコンピュータそうさにつかいます。
A mouse is used for computer operation.
彼はマウスを操作しています。
かれはマウスをそうさしています。
He is operating a mouse.
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What does the Japanese word "マウス" mean?▼
The Japanese word "マウス" means "mouse (computer)" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A pointer for computer operation.".
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