noun
Computing term for a device that reads data from a card, such as a magnetic stripe or IC card.
このカード読み取り装置はICカードに対応しています。
This card reader supports IC cards.
Standard kanji-katakana compound for 'card reader'.
Variant with 読取り instead of 読み取り; both are used.
Compound of カード (card) + 読み取り (reading) + 装置 (device).