also: カウンタ
noun
counter; counting device
A device, display, or mechanism used to count things or show a count.
入場者数をカウンターで数えた。
We counted the number of visitors with a counter.
noun
service counter; counter at a shop or bank
A counter or desk where customers are served, such as at a bank, store, reception area, or airport.
荷物は受付カウンターで預けてください。
Please leave your luggage at the reception counter.
noun
bar counter; counter seating
The long counter at a bar, cafe, restaurant, or similar place, often with seats facing the staff or kitchen.
カウンターに座ってコーヒーを飲んだ。
I sat at the counter and drank coffee.
noun
counterattack; counter in soccer
Sports use, especially in soccer, for a quick attack launched immediately after winning the ball or stopping the opponent.
相手のミスから一気にカウンターを仕掛けた。
They launched a quick counterattack after the opponent's mistake.
noun
counterpunch; counter
Boxing use for a punch thrown in response to an opponent's attack, often while evading or immediately after blocking.
左をかわして右のカウンターを当てた。
He dodged the left and landed a right counterpunch.
noun
automatic reciprocal upload slot
Specialized Internet/P2P use for automatically responding by giving an upload slot to someone who lets you download; likely unfamiliar outside that context.
P2Pの文脈では、カウンターは相手にアップロード枠を自動で返すことを指す。
In a P2P context, カウンター refers to automatically giving an upload slot back to the other user.