Translation guide
A device or software that captures images, documents, or data. In Japanese, the most common word is スキャナー, borrowed from English. For specific contexts like medical imaging or barcodes, other terms are used.
scanner (general)
A device that scans documents or images into digital form.
The standard loanword for a flatbed or document scanner. Widely understood.
I bought a new scanner.
This scanner is fast.
More specific term for an image scanner, often used in technical contexts.
I import photos with an image scanner.
A device that reads barcodes, often at retail checkouts.
The standard term for a barcode scanner.
We use a barcode scanner at the register.
A machine used in hospitals for diagnostic imaging.
In medical contexts, スキャナー can refer to CT or MRI scanners, but it's often part of a compound.
We'll examine you with a CT scanner.
Specifically an MRI scanner.
An MRI scanner uses powerful magnets.
A program that scans for viruses or network vulnerabilities.
A device that receives radio signals across frequencies.
Literally 'barcode reader', often used interchangeably with バーコードスキャナー.
I scan products with a barcode reader.
I check for vulnerabilities with a network scanning tool.
I scan with a wideband receiver.