noun
mouse (animal); laboratory mouse
Refers to the small rodent, especially in scientific or laboratory contexts. For the animal in daily life, 鼠 (ねずみ) is more common.
実験用のマウスを飼育している。
We are breeding laboratory mice.
noun
computer mouse
Standard term for a computer mouse. Used in both technical and everyday contexts.
新しいマウスはワイヤレスで使いやすい。
The new mouse is wireless and easy to use.