General term for a cell in biology, batteries, spreadsheets, or small organizational units.
表計算ソフトでセルに数式を入力する。
Enter a formula into a cell in the spreadsheet software.
I merged the cells in the inventory spreadsheet.
この電池は単三形のセルを使っている。
This battery uses AA cells.
Abbreviation of セル地; a type of twilled woolen fabric. Used mainly in textile contexts.
See also: セルジ
このスーツは上質なセルで仕立てられている。
This suit is tailored from high-quality serge.
cel; celluloid sheet
Abbreviation of セルロイド; refers to a transparent sheet used in traditional animation. Common in anime production contexts.
See also: セルロイド
アニメの制作では、キャラクターをセルに描いていた。
In anime production, characters were drawn on cels.
starter motor
Abbreviation of セルモーター; the electric starter motor in a vehicle. Used in automotive contexts.
See also: セルモーター
エンジンがかからないので、セルを交換した。
The engine wouldn't start, so I replaced the starter motor.
エンジンが冷えていてセルを回してもかからない。
The engine is cold, so it won't start even when I turn the starter.
The animator drew the picture on each cel by hand.
Please enter the total amount into this cell.
The battery is weak, so the starter won't turn over.
セルモーター is the complete term for a car's starter motor, and セル is the everyday abbreviation mechanics use.
セル地 is the full name of the woolen serge fabric, while セル alone is the shortened form used in textile contexts.
cell encapsulation; conversion into cells
animation cel
cell switching
cell processing
cell splitting
Loanword from English 'cell', 'serge', 'cel', and 'starter' (via セルモーター). The various senses are clipped forms of longer katakana loanwords.
memory cell; storage cell; storage element