アンドロイド
Meanings
1
Refers to a robot with a human-like appearance. Common in science fiction and technology contexts.
A lifelike android appears in that movie.
2
A trademark for the mobile operating system developed by Google. Often used in tech and consumer contexts.
The new smartphone runs Android.
Usage patterns
- アンドロイドを開発するto develop an android
The company developed an android that looks just like a human.
- アンドロイド版〈物〉the Android version of (an app, etc.)
The Android version of this app hasn't been released yet.