半導体
Meanings
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semiconductor
A material or electronic component whose electrical conductivity is between that of a conductor and an insulator; common in technology, manufacturing, and news contexts.
This factory manufactures semiconductors.
The semiconductor shortage affected automobile production.
Usage patterns
- 半導体を製造するto manufacture semiconductors
This factory manufactures cutting-edge semiconductors.
- 半導体が不足するsemiconductors to be in short supply
There is a global shortage of semiconductors.
- 半導体を輸出するto export semiconductors
Japan exports a large amount of semiconductors overseas.