Translation guide
A hardware component used to provide data and control signals to a computer or information processing system.
The learner wants to refer to any device that sends data to a computer, such as a keyboard, mouse, or touchscreen.
The learner wants to name a particular kind of input device, such as a mouse, keyboard, or scanner.
In everyday conversation, Japanese speakers usually refer to the specific device (キーボード, マウス, etc.) rather than the generic term 入力装置. Use 入力装置 mainly in technical or formal contexts, such as manuals or IT discussions.
入力装置の設定を確認してください。
Please check the input device settings.
The standard technical term for 'input device' in computing contexts. Neutral and widely understood.
キーボードは代表的な入力装置です。
A keyboard is a typical input device.
A common loanword alternative, often used in IT and consumer electronics. Slightly more casual than 入力装置.
この入力デバイスはUSBで接続します。
This input device connects via USB.
Keyboard. The most common text input device.
新しいキーボードを買いました。
I bought a new keyboard.
Mouse. Standard pointing device.
マウスの動きが遅いです。
The mouse movement is slow.
Touch panel/touchscreen. Common on smartphones and kiosks.
このタッチパネルは反応が良いです。
This touch panel is responsive.
Scanner. Used to digitize documents or images.
スキャナーで書類を取り込みます。
I'll scan the documents with a scanner.
Microphone. Audio input device.
マイクがうまく動作しません。
The microphone isn't working properly.