also: ピーシー
The most common meaning; used in everyday and technical contexts.
See also: パーソナルコンピュータ
新しいＰＣを買った。
I bought a new PC.
prestressed concrete
Technical term in civil engineering.
See also: プレストレストコンクリート
この橋にはＰＣが使われている。
Prestressed concrete is used in this bridge.
precast concrete
Technical term in construction.
See also: プレキャストコンクリート
ＰＣ部材を工場で生産する。
Precast concrete members are produced in a factory.
polycarbonate
Technical term in materials science.
See also: ポリカーボネート
ＰＣは耐衝撃性に優れている。
Polycarbonate has excellent impact resistance.
Abbreviation used in discussions about social and political issues.
See also: ポリティカルコレクトネス
彼の発言はＰＣに配慮している。
His remarks are mindful of political correctness.
Abbreviation used in law enforcement contexts.
See also: パトロールカー
ＰＣが現場に急行した。
A patrol car rushed to the scene.
Abbreviation used in administrative and policy contexts.
See also: パブリックコメント
この計画についてＰＣを募集している。
They are soliciting public comments on this plan.
player character; playable character
Abbreviation used in gaming contexts.
See also: プレイヤーキャラクター
このゲームではＰＣを自由にカスタマイズできる。
In this game, you can freely customize your player character.
I made this document on a PC.
Even after turning it on, the PC won't boot up.
My PC suddenly broke and I lost the data.
PC is a technical/business initialism for a personal computer, whereas コンピュータ is the general everyday loanword for computers of any kind.
stand; base; platform; table; rack · setting (of a gem); mounting · stock (in grafting) · counter for machines and vehicles · level; mark; range; decade (of one's life) · tall building (with a fine view); observation platform · plateau; heights
Abbreviation derived from the initial letters of various English terms, such as 'personal computer', 'prestressed concrete', etc. The specific meaning depends on context.