also: サーフェス · サーフィス
noun
Loanword from English 'surface', used in technical, computing, or design contexts. Often refers to a physical or graphical surface.
このソフトは3Dサーフェイスのモデリングに使われる。
This software is used for modeling 3D surfaces.
タブレットのサーフェイスに傷がついた。
The surface of the tablet got scratched.
Most common katakana spelling for the English loanword 'surface'.
Alternate katakana spelling; less common than サーフェイス.
Rare katakana variant; may be encountered but is not standard.
Native Japanese word for 'surface', used in everyday contexts. サーフェイス is a loanword with a more technical or modern feel.
Borrowed from English 'surface'.