Translation guide
Refers to built-in storage in devices, especially for data, apps, and media. In Japanese, the term varies by context: smartphone/tablet storage, computer RAM, or camera/internal storage. The most common everyday term is 内部ストレージ.
The built-in storage space on a smartphone or tablet where apps, photos, and files are saved, as opposed to an SD card.
The standard term used in Android and general tech contexts for internal storage. Widely understood.
The photos are saved in the internal memory.
Internal storage space is running low.
Literally 'main unit storage'. Common in device specs and manuals, emphasizing the device's own memory.
The internal memory is 128GB.
Often used for built-in memory in electronics, but can be ambiguous (may refer to RAM). Context clarifies.
This smartphone has 64GB of internal memory.
The primary volatile memory (RAM) inside a computer, used for running programs.
The small amount of built-in storage in a digital camera or other gadget, used when no memory card is inserted.
In Japanese tech contexts, ストレージ (storage) usually refers to non-volatile storage for files and apps, while メモリ (memory) often means RAM. However, in smartphones, 内部ストレージ is the standard term for internal storage, not 内部メモリ. For RAM, use メインメモリ or simply メモリ. Be aware that 内蔵メモリ can be ambiguous.
This smartphone has 128GB internal storage and 8GB of RAM.
Formal term for main storage/memory, used in textbooks and technical documents.
The capacity of the internal memory affects performance.
If internal memory is insufficient, the system slows down.
Less common variant, but understood in camera contexts.
The internal memory capacity is very small.