デスクトップ
also: ディスクトップ
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Meanings
1
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
General term for a desktop surface or the concept of a desktop, often used attributively.
I spread the documents out on the desktop.
2
Short for デスクトップパソコン; refers to a desktop computer as opposed to a laptop.
See also: デスクトップパソコン
I bought a new desktop computer.
3
Computing term for the primary display screen of a personal computer.
I saved the file to the desktop.
Usage patterns
- デスクトップに〈物〉を置くto place something (an icon, file, etc.) on the desktop screen
I put a new file on the desktop.
- デスクトップの壁紙を変えるto change the desktop wallpaper/background
I changed my desktop wallpaper to my favorite photo.
- デスクトップを整理するto organize/tidy up the desktop screen
I deleted unused icons and tidied up my desktop.
- デスクトップから〈動詞〉to launch/start something directly from the desktop
I launched the software from the desktop.