Translation guide
Refers to memory implemented as an integrated circuit, commonly used in computing and electronics. In Japanese, this is typically expressed with technical compound nouns.
The broad concept of memory in the form of an integrated circuit, used in computers and electronic devices.
Direct translation, widely understood in technical contexts.
このデバイスは集積回路メモリを使用しています。
This device uses integrated circuit memory.
Common abbreviation; 'IC' is pronounced as English letters.
ICメモリの容量が不足しています。
The IC memory capacity is insufficient.
Literally 'semiconductor memory'; often used interchangeably when the context is clear.
半導体メモリの市場は拡大しています。
The semiconductor memory market is expanding.
When referring to particular kinds of integrated circuit memory, such as RAM or ROM.
Used as-is in Japanese, pronounced 'ラム'. Refers to random-access memory.
RAMを増設する必要があります。
You need to add more RAM.
Used as-is, pronounced 'ロム'. Refers to read-only memory.
このROMには基本プログラムが格納されています。
This ROM stores the basic program.
In everyday conversation about computers, people often use specific terms like RAM (ラム) or ROM (ロム) rather than the generic 'integrated circuit memory'. Use the general term only when discussing the technology itself.
Flash memory, a common type of non-volatile IC memory.
フラッシュメモリはUSBドライブに使われています。
Flash memory is used in USB drives.