also: ビト
Computing term for the smallest unit of data. Often used in contexts like ビット数 (number of bits) or ビットレート (bit rate).
This image is saved with 24-bit color depth.
The communication speed is 1 megabit per second.
Refers to the interchangeable tip of a drill, screwdriver, or similar tool. Common in DIY and hardware contexts.
Attach a Phillips bit to the electric screwdriver.
This drill bit can also be used on metal.
This computer runs a 64-bit OS.
I swapped the drill bit to match the size of the hole.
The program sets the flag bit.
I attached the special bit to the electric screwdriver.
bit stream; binary digit string
bitwise
bit length
kilobit
gigabit
Loanword from English 'bit', used in both computing and tool contexts.