noun
digital audio player; DAP
Refers to a portable device that plays digital audio files, such as MP3 players. The abbreviation DAP is also used.
新しいデジタルオーディオプレーヤーを買った。
I bought a new digital audio player.
このデジタルオーディオプレーヤーはハイレゾ音源に対応している。
This digital audio player supports high-resolution audio sources.
Variant with interpuncts, sometimes used for clarity in technical contexts.
MP3プレーヤー specifically plays MP3 files, while デジタルオーディオプレーヤー is a broader term for any portable digital audio device.
ポータブルオーディオプレーヤー emphasizes portability and may include older formats like CD or MD, whereas デジタルオーディオプレーヤー focuses on digital file playback.
Loanword from English 'digital audio player'.