also: ガゼット · ギャゼット
A small, often novel electronic or mechanical device. Used in the same way as the English loanword.
彼は最新のガジェットをいつも買っている。
He always buys the latest gadgets.
このガジェットはスマホと連携できる。
This gadget can connect to a smartphone.
He's always carrying the latest gadget.
It takes time to fully master a new gadget.
This is a handy gadget for travel.
ガジェット refers to a small physical device or gadget, while ウィジェット is specifically a software widget or UI element.
gadget bag
Standard katakana spelling for the English loanword 'gadget'.
Less common variant spelling; may be encountered but ガジェット is preferred.
Borrowed from English 'gadget'.