Translation guide
In Japanese, the English word 'android' is commonly used as a loanword. It can refer to humanoid robots in science fiction or, more recently, to the Android operating system. The context usually makes the meaning clear.
Referring to a robot that resembles a human, typically in science fiction.
The standard loanword for a humanoid robot. Widely understood.
その映画にはアンドロイドが登場する。
An android appears in that movie.
Literally 'artificial human'. A more formal or literary term, often used in older sci-fi.
彼は人造人間を創造した。
He created an artificial human.
General word for 'robot'. Not specific to humanoid form, but sometimes used loosely for androids.
Use アンドロイド for clarity when specifically referring to humanoid robots.
あのロボットは人間そっくりだ。
That robot looks just like a human.
Referring to the mobile operating system developed by Google.
The standard term for the OS. Often used in compounds like アンドロイド端末 (Android device).
新しいアンドロイド端末を買った。
I bought a new Android device.
The English spelling is sometimes used in branding or technical contexts, but pronounced the same.
Androidの最新バージョンがリリースされた。
The latest version of Android has been released.