Translation guide
The system tray is a section of the taskbar in Windows that displays icons for background applications and system notifications. In Japanese, it is commonly referred to by its English name or a descriptive phrase.
Referring to the area near the clock that shows small icons for running programs and system functions.
The most common and direct term, borrowed from English. Widely understood among Japanese PC users.
システムトレイにアイコンが表示されています。
The icon is displayed in the system tray.
A less common variant, combining 'task' and 'tray'. Sometimes used interchangeably with システムトレイ.
The official Japanese translation used in Windows documentation, meaning 'notification area'. Less common in everyday conversation.
通知領域に時計が表示されます。
The clock is displayed in the notification area.
Please click the icon in the task tray.