アダプター

also: アダプタ

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Common wordFreq.FrequencyTop 50,000

Meanings

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adapter

Refers to a device or component that connects or converts between different interfaces, formats, or power sources.

海かい外がいで日本にほんの電でん化か製せい品ひんを使つかうには、変へん換かんアダプターが必ひつ要ようです。
You need a plug adapter to use Japanese appliances overseas.
このUSBアダプターはスマートフォンとパソコンを接せつ続ぞくします。
This USB adapter connects a smartphone to a computer.

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Usage patterns

〈物もの〉にアダプターをつけるto attach an adapter to something
スマホに充じゅう電でん用ようのアダプターをつけた。
I attached a charging adapter to my phone.
アダプターを差さすto plug in an adapter
コンセントにアダプターを差さして充じゅう電でんを始はじめた。
I plugged the adapter into the outlet and started charging.
〈物もの〉用ようのアダプターan adapter made for a specific device
このアダプターはノートパソコン用ようです。
This adapter is for laptops.

Related words

変へん換かん器き
変換器 is the general Japanese term for any converting device, while アダプター specifically means a connector/adapter that lets incompatible parts work together.
コンバーター
コンバーター usually refers to a device that changes a signal or format (e.g. video converter), whereas アダプター usually refers to a physical connector or power adapter.
充じゅう電でん器きN2
アダプター is a general term for any adapter, while 充電器 specifically means a device built to charge a battery.

Don't confuse with

コンバーター
コンバーター converts a signal or type of energy from one form to another, while アダプター mainly adjusts a physical connection or voltage so two things fit together.

Counted with

個こN5
counter for small objects; counter for pieces · counter for military units · individual; one person · counter for years of age difference; counter for school years

Word family

Written forms

アダプターUsage45%
Common katakana spelling with long vowel marker.
アダプタUsage55%
Shorter katakana spelling, also widely used.

Etymology

Borrowed from English 'adapter'.