compact disc; CD
Common abbreviation for コンパクトディスク. Refers to the physical optical disc used for music, data, etc.
See also: コンパクトディスク
このＣＤには全１２曲が収録されています。
This CD contains all 12 tracks.
ＣＤをパソコンに挿入してデータを読み込む。
Insert the CD into the computer to load the data.
Abbreviation for キャッシュディスペンサー. Refers to a machine that dispenses cash, often part of an ATM. Less common than ATM in modern usage.
See also: キャッシュディスペンサー
銀行のＣＤでお金を引き出した。
I withdrew money at the bank's cash dispenser.
certificate of deposit; CD
Abbreviation for 譲渡可能定期預金証書. A financial instrument issued by banks. Technical term used in finance.
See also: 譲渡可能定期預金証書
ＣＤは元本保証のある金融商品です。
A CD is a financial product with principal protection.
He always plays a CD while driving.
I withdrew money at the cash dispenser in front of the station.
I burned the photo data onto a CD.
I rented a CD by my favorite band.
ＣＤ and ＤＶＤ are visually similar disc formats, but ＣＤ is mainly for audio while ＤＶＤ holds much more data, typically video.
CD is a read-only optical disc format, while ミニディスク is a smaller, recordable magneto-optical disc in a protective cartridge.
カセットテープ is an analog magnetic tape format, while CD is a digital optical disc, so they're easy to mix up as both are older audio storage media.
CD is a digital optical disc for music, whereas レコード specifically means an analog vinyl disc played with a needle.
For thin, flat things — sheets, plates, boards, and unstructured garments like shirts.
Used when referring to a set/collection of CDs, but 枚 is the usual counter for a single CD.
Abbreviation from English 'compact disc', 'cash dispenser', and 'certificate of deposit'. The reading シー・ディー reflects the English pronunciation of the letters C and D.