マウス
Meanings
1
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.
We are breeding laboratory mice.
2
computer mouse
Standard term for a computer mouse. Used in both technical and everyday contexts.
The new mouse is wireless and easy to use.
Usage patterns
- マウスを動かすto move the (computer) mouse
I moved the mouse to bring the cursor to the top right of the screen.
- 実験用マウスlaboratory mouse (used for experiments)
This lab uses laboratory mice to test the effects of the drug.
- マウスをクリックするto click the mouse
To double-click an icon, you click the mouse twice.
- マウスを飼育するto breed/raise mice
The researchers raise mice in a sterile environment.
- マウスを操作するto operate/control the mouse
In the game, you operate the keyboard with one hand and the mouse with the other.
Expressions
- マウスを合わせるhover the mouse cursor over; roll over