サーバー
also: サーバ
Meanings
Refers to a computer or software that provides services to other computers over a network.
We installed a new server, and the website speed improved.
cake server; pastry server
A utensil used for serving slices of cake or pie.
This cake server is handy for cutting and serving cake.
water dispenser; drink dispenser
A device that dispenses water or other beverages, often found in offices or public spaces.
There is a water dispenser in the office kitchenette.
The player who serves the ball in sports such as tennis, volleyball, or table tennis.
On the next point, the opposing server made a mistake.
Usage patterns
- サーバーが落ちるfor a server to go down/crash
The server crashed due to a surge in traffic.
- サーバーで〈物〉を取り分けるto serve/divide something using a (cake) server
She served the cake with the cake server and placed it on plates.
- サーバーから水をくむto draw water from a (water) dispenser
I drew some cold water from the office water dispenser.
- サーバーがサーブを打つfor the server (in sports) to hit the serve
The server hit a powerful serve.
- サーバーにアクセスするto access a server
Every morning I access the company server to check my email.